Lincoln Cougars (Shinnston, WV) fans left the game pleased Thursday as they observed their baseball squad nip the host Lewis County Minutemen (Weston, WV), 7-6 in a league match.

With the triumph, Lincoln advances its record to 8-6 on the season. The Cougars host Frankfort (Ridgeley, WV) to battle the Falcons in a non-league match on Friday, April 18. The Falcons come into the match with a record of 9-3. Frankfort won 24-8 in their recent league match against Berkeley Springs (Berkeley Springs, WV)

The Minutemen now have a 1-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Grafton for a Big Ten match on Friday, April 18. Lewis County will battle a Bearcats squad coming off a 12-0 league loss to Bridgeport (Bridgeport, WV). The Bearcats record now stands at 9-8.