After a string of six wins, Leon's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Lincoln Trojans by a score of 10-8. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Leon in their matchups with Lincoln: they've now lost five in a row.
Jordae' Nance led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ciara Phillips, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Leon was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lincoln only hit a.
On Lincoln's side, Mia Owens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits. Owens has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia Hernandez, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Lanie Woodson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Having lost for the first time this season, Leon fell to 6-1. As for Lincoln, their win bumped their record up to 2-7.
Leon will head out on the road to square off against Maclay at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Maclay is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Lincoln, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Franklin County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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