Softball Recap: Lincoln Golden Lions vs. Canal Winchester Indians
In what's become a running theme this season, Lincoln gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They blew past the Canal Winchester Indians 12-3. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Lincoln considering their two-run performance the match before.
Ella Carlson and Grace Miller were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Carlson struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Miller tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Carlson went 1-for-1 with two RBI and a double, while Miller went 3-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Kira Bailey was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last six games she's played. Rachel Bartley was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Canal Winchester's side, Grace Markoff was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendal McCrea, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a double.
Lincoln's victory bumped their record up to 12-6. As for Canal Winchester, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-10.
Lincoln will head out on the road to take on Westerville Central at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Lincoln is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Canal Winchester, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Westerville South at 5:15 p.m. Canal Winchester is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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