Baseball Recap: Sioux City West Wolverines vs. Lincoln Lynx
Sioux City West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 12-3 to the Lincoln Lynx. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Sioux City West of the 11-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Thursday.
For Lincoln's part, George Garst made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Garst has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Garst was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cooper Smith, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Aiden Martin was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Sioux City West's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Lincoln, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-5.
Sioux City West will take on Sergeant Bluff-Luton at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lincoln, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-3 win vs. St. Albert on the 7th.
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