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[JUNE 24, 2005]
After winning seven in a row, and the last six
by the 10-run rule, Lincoln Post 263's streak came to an abrupt end
with a 10-0 defeat at the hands of Peoria Post 2 Thursday evening at
Pete Andrews Baseball Complex.
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Lincoln fell behind 2-0 when Peoria scored in the second inning.
Lincoln starter Carl Spath held Peoria to two runs until the seventh
inning, when Peoria drew an inning-opening walk followed by an
infield hit, then a double and an infield error. Peoria went on to
score five times in the inning, making the score 7-0 after seven.
Peoria scored three more in the eighth to put the 10-run rule into
effect.
Lincoln managed only five hits, all singles. Lincoln mounted a
threat in the fourth inning with the score 2-0. John Foley singled
to center field and was picked off first base. Cory Pelc singled to
right field and Drew Olson was hit by a pitch, putting Lincoln
runners at first and second. Tyson Durst grounded to the third
baseman, who threw wild to first, loading the bases. A 4-6-3 double
play ended the inning, and Lincoln never mounted a serious threat
after that.
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 Spath's record fell to 2-1. Lincoln's record is now 8-2.
Lincoln hosts Rochester at 6 p.m. Friday in a home game being
played in Mount Pulaski and then travels to Litchfield for an
invitational tournament Saturday and Sunday against New Baden,
Litchfield, Quincy and Nokomis.
[Provided by Rebecca Thornton]
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