Linden is 5-0 against Edison since March of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Linden Lions will head out on the road to face off against the Edison Vikings at 4:00 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Linden ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Franklin and snuck past 7-6. The win was some much needed relief for Linden as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Kyle Frink made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Frink was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Jake Daluz was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Edison scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on Chavez with a sharp 15-0 victory. Winning may never get old, but Edison sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Julian Avila and Daniel Miranda did most of the damage at the plate: Avila scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Miranda scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Avila is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Juan Jara, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Linden now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Edison, their record is now 6-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Linden has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 10.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Edison struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Everything went Linden's way against Edison in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Linden made off with a 12-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Linden since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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