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Lincoln was trailing 2-0 in the third inning
when Kutz gave the Railers the lead with one swing of the bat.
Kutz homered to left field, driving in both Maci Eskra and Grey
Gilbert to put Lincoln up 3-2.
Normal Community went ahead 4-3 in the top of the sixth inning.
Laurynn Mayberry slugged a one-out double in the bottom of the
seventh inning to give Lincoln hope. With two outs, Mayberry was
standing on second base when Kate Farnam stepped to the plate.
Farnam singled to left on a 2-2 count, allowing Mayberry to
score the tying run. This set the stage for Block to be the hero
and she did not disappoint. With a 2-2 count, she sent the ball
to left field for a double and Farnam scored the game-winner.
Lincoln’s home opener was a 5-4 victory over Normal Community.
What a great day and a great way to start the season!
Madisen Wurth pitched in relief for Lincoln and she earned the
win. Wurth worked four and one-third innings. She struck out
three batters and walked one. She did allow four hits and two
runs.
Regan Kutz started the game for Lincoln. She worked two and
two-thirds innings. She struck out one batter and walked one.
She gave up three hits and two runs.
The Railers had six hits in the game, with Block recording two
hits.
Kate Farnam, Grey Gilbert, Regan Kutz and Laurynn Mayberry each
had one hit.
The key was putting the hits together and Lincoln did just that
to start the season with a win.
Lincoln will play at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday against PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville
in Petersburg.
[Teena Lowery] |
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