The Railsplitters were able to score the first
run of the game after Grey Gilbert and Regan Kutz each doubled
in the bottom of the third inning. Kutz scored the second run of
the inning on an error.
Madisen Wurth opened the bottom of the fifth inning with a
single. Emmalyn Splitter pinch ran for Wurth. Splitter would
advance bases on an error and a stolen base, eventually scoring
on another error by the Cardinals.
The 3-0 lead was enough for pitchers Regan Kutz and Madisen
Wurth, who combined in the circle to throw the shutout.
Kutz started the game and worked five innings. She earned the
win by allowing just three hits and striking out three batters.
She walked three batters.
Wurth tossed two innings, throwing up goose eggs for hits, runs
and walks. Wurth struck out two batters.
Lincoln improved to 2-1 on the season.
The Railsplitters dropped last Thursday’s game 6-2 to PORTA.
Laurynn Mayberry and Kate Farnam drove in Lincoln’s only two
runs versus PORTA.
Lincoln will host Sacred Heart-Griffin on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
at Schweitzer Field.
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