Line Mountain extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 6-10. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Juniata Indians. The Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Indians earlier this season, when they won 6-5.
As for Juniata, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 12, 2025.
For Juniata's part, Daylyn Kennedy made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Those nine strikeouts gave Kennedy a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning two runs and two stolen bases. He is becoming a predictor of Juniata's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 2-1 (and 1-8 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Cam Bargo was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Hayden Burd was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Line Mountain is set to square off against their familiar foe Susquenita at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Juniata will challenge rival Halifax at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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