 LCU (2-0) started out hot in the first game, scoring four runs in
the first inning. SLCC (0-2) responded by scoring three of their own
runs off two walks, a hit-by-pitch and a hit. After the first
inning, LCU starting pitcher Justin Walen (Shelbyville, Shelbyville
High) calmed down and threw a complete game, giving up just two hits
and not allowing any more runs. LCU was able to tally their last two
runs with one each in the third and fourth innings. LCU led SLCC in
total hits 11-2.In the second game, LCU again jumped out in the
first inning, scoring three runs. SLCC responded in the bottom half
of the inning with one run of their own. The rest of the game was
all LCU as they went on to tally up three more runs in the fourth
inning and four runs in the fifth. LCU had a large advantage in
total hits once again as starting pitcher Micah Wolfe (Mattoon,
University of Northwestern Ohio) held SLCC to three total hits
compared with LCU's 15.
LCU starting pitchers Walen and Wolfe received the two wins for
the day as they both pitched complete games. Walen threw for seven
strikeouts while also going 3-7 from the plate. Wolfe threw for
eight strikeouts while going 3-9 from the plate with three stolen
bases.
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At the plate, LCU was led by sophomore Joey Burge (Lincoln,
John Wood CC), who went 6-9 with three RBIs. On the day, LCU had
six players with three or more hits.
For SLCC, freshman Keith Hodges (Defiance, Mo.) led the way from
the plate, going 2-6 in the two games.
LCU will try for their next win on Saturday as they travel to
Holly Springs, Miss., to take on Rust College (0-0) in a
doubleheader.
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LCU's School of Undergraduate Studies is a member of the National
Christian College Athletic Association, Division II. Founded in
Lincoln in 1944, Lincoln Christian University's three schools -- the
School of Undergraduate Studies, the Hargrove School of Adult &
Graduate Studies, and the Seminary -- share a mission to nurture and
equip Christians with a biblical worldview to serve and lead in the
church and the world. For more information about the Red Lions,
visit
LincolnChristian.edu/athletics.
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