Lynx Softball Finishes Spring Trip 4-3

[March 13, 2018] 

The Lincoln College Softball team won twice and lost once to finish up their spring trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina last week.

On Thursday, LC defeated Cumberland County College of New Jersey 2-1 thanks to a walk-off single from sophomore Ali Peden (Kincaid). The game was tied at one with the Lady Lynx batting in the bottom of the seventh when Ali Peden singled on a 1-0 count, scoring the winning run.

The pitching was strong on both sides in this game as Lincoln sophomore Cassidy Sanneman (Henry) went seven innings, allowing one run on six hits, striking out four and walking one.

Lincoln College managed eight hits in the game. Sophomore Mallory Jones (Broadlands), sophomore Kiya Harper (Decatur), and Peden each collected two hits.

“The defense looked sound today and twice we stopped Cumberland from scoring when they had bases load with zero or one out,” said LC Coach Tara Morris. “Cassidy had a fantastic day on the mound and kept her composure in some tough situations,” she added.

Lincoln matched up against Cumberland again on Friday morning and this time they were able to control the game from start to finish thanks to a dominating performance by starting pitcher Kiya Harper. Harper threw five innings allowing zero runs on one hit. She struck out five and issued no walks. LC’s offense was able to give Harper plenty of support as Lincoln defeated Cumberland 8-0.

LC got things started in the first inning when two runs came in to score on a wild pitch. In the fifth inning, freshman Maddie Power and Mallory Jones both moved runners across the plate with RBIs as Lincoln picked up four runs in the inning.

In the team’s final game of their trip, Lincoln lost the lead late in a 7-3 defeat to Lackawanna College. The game was tied at two until Lackawanna’s bats came alive in the top of the 6th to produce six runs.

The Lady Lynx lost despite out-hitting Lackawanna seven to five. Ali Peden and Abbi Buelow (Rockford) collected two hits apiece for Lincoln College.

LC starting pitcher Kiya Harper took the loss. She lasted seven innings, allowing five hits and seven runs while striking out three and walking one.

“Kiya came out this morning against Cumberland looking exceptional so we made a late decision to go with her for game two and she did not disappoint us despite the loss,” said Coach Morris.

The Lady Lynx come home from Myrtle Beach with a 4-3 record. Coach Morris said, “I am very satisfied with our Spring Training play. I can’t ask for anything more than to come home with a winning record.”

The Lady Lynx will begin conference play March 17th at home against Heartland Community College with 1pm and 3pm game times.

[Mark Tippett
Lincoln College
Sports Information]