Lakewood had lost four straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 16-10 to make it five. They came up short against the Lincoln Lions, falling 11-1. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Lancers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Lakewood saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Allie Stimmel, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
As for Lincoln, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 21-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games.
On Lincoln's side, Ella Carlson looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Carlson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kira Bailey and Amira Evans did most of the damage at the plate: Bailey went a perfect 3-for-3 with five stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Evans went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, four runs, and two doubles. Bailey has been hot recently, having posted three or more stolen bases the last four times she's played. Bella Costa was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Lakewood will head out to take on Hilliard Bradley at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Lincoln, they will venture away from home to square off against Watkins Memorial at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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