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JJ Hoover went 3-for-3 in Sunday's 5-3 win over Everett

Roadrunners Split with Yakima, Everett for 2-2 Weekend

YAKIMA, Wash. - Linn-Benton bounced back from two losses Saturday to post two wins Sunday over Everett and Yakima Valley in non-Conference NWAC baseball action this weekend.

The Roadrunners (9-3, 0-0 NWAC South) handled Everett 5-3 in Sunday's first game behind JJ Hoover's 3-for-3 performance at the plate, including two doubles. Kaden Miller earned the win on the mound.

In Sunday's nightcap, Linn-Benton easily beat Yakima Valley 11-6 after racking up 15 hits. Jake Morrow went 4-for-5 at the plate and had three RBIs. Michael Soper hit a two-run home run in the third inning to put the Roadrunners up 4-0. Brady Baltus notched the win on the mound.

On Saturday, the Roadrunners dropped the opener to Yakima Valley 6-3 and then lost the nightcap to Everett 3-2. 

Linn-Benton hosts Corban University's JV on Saturday at Dick McClain Field at 11:00 a.m.

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