Linn entered their tilt with Capital City on Wednesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Capital City Cavaliers. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Sophia Voss spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kenzy Hackmann, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs. That home run was her first of the season.
Linn didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're strikeout total in three consecutive contests.
Linn pushed their record up to 5-1 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Linn will take on Owensville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Linn's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Owensville's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Capital City, they will venture away from home to take on Fatima at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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