Linton-Stockton had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the West Vigo Vikings on Monday. That's more bragging rights for Linton-Stockton, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For West Vigo's part, Janelle Sullivan was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Sullivan has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Sullivan was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-3.
Sullivan wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Parker Auten, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Linton-Stockton's victory bumped their record up to 9-10. As for West Vigo, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Linton-Stockton will take on Terre Haute South Vigo at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Terre Haute South Vigo's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Linton-Stockton's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for West Vigo, they will head out on the road to face off against Northview at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. West Vigo is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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