Linton 13, Eastern Greene 1

Friday, May 5, 2023

Paul Baechtold

Despite having a few starters out due to injury, Linton outhit Eastern Greene 15-2 Thursday on the road to win 13-1. The Thunderbirds made eight errors to add to Linton’s advantage. Linton senior Alex Overman earned the win in the circle. Linton jumps to 8-8 (5-1 SWIAC) and Eastern Greene falls to 5-12 (2-4 SWIAC). Linton stats RUNS: Alivia McKee 2, Addisyn McKee 2, Bradie Chambers 2, Reagan Kearns 1, Erin Elliott 1, Addison Littlejohn 1, Ally Brownfield 1, Kylie Cooksey 1, Bella Franklin 1, Addi Ward 1, HITS: Bradie Chambers 3, Ally Brownfield 2, Erin Elliott 2, Alivia McKee 2, Reagan Kearns 1, Addison Littlejohn 1, Addisyn McKee 1, Alex Overman 1, Kylie Cooksey 1, Adriona Page 1, RBIs: Alivia McKee 2, Addisyn McKee 2, Alex Overman 2, Kylie Cooksey 1, Adriona Page 1, Bradie Chambers 1, Reagan Kearns 1 Pitching: Alex Overman 5 innings, 2 hits and 1 run allowed, 9 Ks Eastern Greene RUNS: Mallory Shelton 1 HITS: Mallory Shelton 1, Jessica Hovious 1, RBIs: Addison Ramey 1 Pitching: Ramey 5 innings, 15 hits and 13 runs allowed, 2 Ks

Linton first baseman Erin Elliott makes the play at first on a throw from senior third baseman Kylie Cooksey. (Paul Baechtold)
Eastern Greene's Dalanie Davis fires the ball over toward first. The Linton baserunner beat out the throw. (Paul Baechtold)
Linton shortstop Bradie Chambers attempts to deal with a tricky hop on a throw down to second base from the catcher. (Paul Baechtold)
Linton's Erin Elliott with a first inning base hit. (Paul Baechtold)

Eastern Greene first baseman Bailee Tieman receives a throw at first. (Paul Baechtold)
Eastern Greene pitcher Addison Ramey looks frustratingly after a Linton run scored on a passed ball. (Paul Baechtold)
Eastern Greene catcher Claira McGee misses a tag attempt on Linton's catcher Adyson Littlejohn. (Paul Baechtold)
Eastern Greene shortstop Mallory Shelton fires the ball over to first. (Paul Baechtold)