West Lincoln hasn't had much luck against Loyd Star recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bears will host the Hornets at 6:30 p.m. West Lincoln has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
West Lincoln is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Saturday. They lost 13-3 to Centreville Academy.
West Lincoln saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Fisher Holcomb, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Holcomb also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
Meanwhile, Loyd Star waltzed into their matchup on Saturday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Cougars. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by ten runs or more this season.
Carson Cunningham spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits.
On the hitting side, Jordyn Kees and Casen Easterling did most of the damage at the plate: Kees scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Easterling scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Kees is becoming a predictor of Loyd Star's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-8 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Eli Thornton, who scored two runs and stole a base.
Loyd Star's win bumped their record up to 12-8. As for West Lincoln, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. West Lincoln has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Loyd Star struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
West Lincoln might still be hurting after the 19-0 loss they got from Loyd Star when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Bears avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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