Normal Community defeats Lincoln 14-3

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[May 23, 2021]   

 

Normal Community pounded out 14 hits off Lincoln pitching on Wednesday to defeat the Lady Railers 14-3.

Normal Community scored a run in the top of the first inning to take a 1-0 lead.

Lincoln was able to tie the game in the bottom of the first inning. Four consecutive walks allowed the Lady Railers to score the tying run. Two strikeouts later and the Lady Railers were retired, leaving the bases loaded.

A five-run second inning put Normal Community in the lead for good.

Lincoln did score two runs in the bottom of the second inning. Taryn Stoltzenburg drew a walk ahead of a single by Emily Paulus. Abbie Glenn reached on an error to load the bases. Ryen Stoltzenburg hit a single to center to score two runs and make the score 6-3. The Lady Railers were retired on a ground out to end the inning.

Normal Community scored one run in the top of the fourth inning and with the score 7-3, the game was still within reach for Lincoln.

But in the top of the seventh inning, Normal Community plated seven runs, highlighted by a three-run home run by Alison Kern.

Lincoln was retired easily in the bottom of the seventh inning and suffered the 14-3 loss.

Cara Farnam took the loss for Lincoln. She threw four innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits. She struck out four batters and walked three.

Chloe Johnston pitched three innings in relief. She allowed seven runs on six hits. She struck out three batters and walked two.

Ryen Stoltzenburg was 1-for-3 with two RBIs for Lincoln. Emily Paulus, Cara Farnam and Cassie Bridge each had hits for Lincoln.

The Lady Railers fall to 6-11 on the season.

Lincoln will host Morrisonville today at 4:30 p.m.

[Teena Lowery]

 

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