Prep Baseball: Linn downs Father Tolton

NEW BLOOMFIELD, Mo. - Linn opened up district play on the right foot as it routed Father Tolton 13-2 on Wednesday.

Jake Mebruer was the winning pitcher.

Alec Shoop led the offensive charge with two doubles, a triple and two RBI. Ryan Mantle and Mebruer added two RBI each while Kyle Nolting added two hits.

The Wildcats (13-5) will take on Tipton at 5 p.m. in Tuesday's Class 2 District semifinal at New Bloomfield.