North Linn baseball advances to state with 6-0 shutout of Janesville
Liam Thompson's complete-game gem sends the 24-6 Lynx to Carroll for a Monday opener against Remsen St. Mary's.
North Linn defeated Janesville 6-0 in the Class 1A substate final on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Independence to reach the state tournament.
Liam Thompson threw a complete-game, two-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts for the Lynx.
Waylon Raue hit a two-run double.
North Linn, now 24-6, will face Remsen St. Mary's in the Class 1A state tournament opener at 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, at Merchant Park in Carroll.
"Last year, the bus ride back to school was pretty quiet," the first-year North Linn coach said.
The result sends a Linn County team back to the state tournament for the second time in three years.
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- 1.Thompson leads North Linn to a decisive 6-0 substate win — The Gazette
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