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Four singles in the bottom of the first inning allowed the
Redbirds to tie the game.
Lincoln loaded the bases in the top of the second inning after
an error, a single and a hit by pitch. Grey Gilbert’s fielder’s
choice put Lincoln up 3-2. Laurynn Mayberry knocked in two more
runs with a single to center.
The 5-2 Lincoln lead was erased in the bottom of the fourth
inning when the Redbirds scored five times. All the runs scored
with two outs. Three RBI singles and a steal of home put
Metamora up 7-5.
Consecutive doubles by Grey Gilbert and Mayberry in the top of
the seventh inning closed the gap to 7-6 but Lincoln could not
get any closer. A pop out, a strikeout and a ground out to short
closed the game for Lincoln, giving Metamora the 7-6 win.
Norah Block took the loss for Lincoln. She threw six innings,
giving up eleven hits and seven runs. Only two of the runs were
earned. Block walked two and struck out one.
Adi Weldon was the winning pitcher for the Redbirds. She allowed
six hits and six runs over seven innings. Three of the runs were
earned. She struck out nine batters and walked zero.
Lincoln (10-9) will play at Normal Community Monday at 4:30 p.m.
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