Linfield Christian is 0-10 against Aquinas since February of 2022 but things could change on Monday. The Lions will host the Falcons at 3:15 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Linfield Christian 3.5, Aquinas 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Linfield Christian's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Aquinas hitters got past them. The Lions came up short against the Falcons on Friday, falling 12-2. The Lions' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
For Aquinas' part, they got a great performance from Hayden Vanderhoof as he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits.
On the hitting side, Carter Hadnot was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Greenhouse, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Aquinas always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .606. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in six consecutive matches.
Linfield Christian's loss dropped their record down to 15-8-1. As for Aquinas, their win bumped their record up to 23-2.
Monday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Linfield Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. However, it's not like Aquinas struggles in that department as they've averaged .352. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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