Softball Recap: Lincoln Lynx vs. Sioux City West Wolverines
Lincoln came into Tuesday's game having lost ten straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Sioux City West Wolverines by a score of 7-2 on Tuesday. This was a revenge match for Lincoln, as the team was forced to settle for a 9-0 defeat when these two played on Tuesday.
Hanna Ferguson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Lincoln got a big performance out of Kamryn Hamilton, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Emily Townsend, who scored three runs while getting on base in two of her six plate appearances.
Lincoln's win ended a 15-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-30. As for Sioux City West, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season.
Lincoln didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-0 loss vs. Clarinda on the 5th. As for Sioux City West, they will head out on the road to square off against Sergeant Bluff-Luton at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Sergeant Bluff-Luton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Sioux City West's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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