University had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Linsly Cadets 6-5. That's more bragging rights for University, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Wenkai Campbell was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Campbell is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Mason Chaney was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Linsly's side, Jaxon Murray was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Murray was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kyle White and Jack Selmon did some serious damage despite the final result: White went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI, while Selmon scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
University's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-0. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs per game. As for Linsly, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. University will square off against Wheeling Park at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Linsly, they will head out on the road to challenge John Marshall at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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