Preview: Lincoln County Falcons vs. Carterville Lions
Lincoln County has been on the road for eight straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Carterville Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Wednesday, Lincoln County got the win against Spring Hill by a conclusive 10-4.
Ava Harris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Brinley Moran was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. Another player making a difference was Macey Widner, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Carterville came tearing into Wednesday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Indians onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. With that win, Carterville brought their scoring average up to 7.3 runs per game.
Taryn Ford made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Ford was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amayah Doyle, who fired off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-2. Savannah Gibbs was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Lincoln County pushed their record up to 8-1 with that victory, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs per game. As for Carterville, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Lincoln County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .383. However, it's not like Carterville struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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