Lincoln Railsplitters compete in Pleasant
Plains Baseball Tournament
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[April 23, 2017]
After splitting with
Sacred Heart-Griffin in midweek Central State Eight competition, the
Lincoln Railsplitters traveled to Pleasant Plains to compete in a
weekend tournament featuring teams from all over Illinois. |
On Thursday Lincoln’s
Colton Holliday takes a swing versus Sacred Heart-Griffin on April 19,
2017. Holliday has been solid at the plate and on the mound this season
for the Railsplitters. He was also awarded the MVP of the game to start
the Pleasant Plains Tournament this past weekend. |
Friday, Williamsville
On Friday night Lincoln defeated Williamsville 2-0 as three
Railsplitters combined to pitch the shutout.
According to Coach Mike Smania the pitching was strong on both
sides. Colton Holliday earned the win for Lincoln. Holliday
pitched fifth and a third innings, allowing no runs, one hit and
striking out six Bullets. Relievers Nate Arnold and Jack Eimer
helped close out the victory. Arnold recorded the last three
outs for Lincoln, earning the save.
The Railsplitters had six hits in the game. Noah Funk and Andrew
Yount each collected multiple hits for Lincoln.
Saturday, Riverton and Byron
On Saturday the Railsplitters suffered two close losses. An
early morning 3-2 loss to Riverton and then an early afternoon
4-2 loss to Byron.
Lincoln’s record falls to 7-12 on the season with plenty of more
baseball action in the week ahead.
Tuesday at Jacksonville 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday home versus Jacksonville 4:30 p.m.
Friday at Normal Community 4:30 p.m.
Saturday DH at Morton 10 a.m.
[Teena Lowery]
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