Baseball Recap: Lincoln Cougars vs. Braxton County Eagles
Lincoln scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 16-5 margin over the Braxton County Eagles. With that victory, Lincoln brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
The team relied heavily on Noah Sears, who went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Jaxson Poe, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Braxton County's side, Owen Lowther made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Damon Moss was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Lincoln's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-12. As for Braxton County, they dropped their record down to 3-11 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lincoln will take on East Fairmont at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. East Fairmont's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Lincoln's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Braxton County, they will stay at home for another game and welcome South Harrison at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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