Watkins Memorial put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Lincoln Golden Lions a 13-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Watkins Memorial, who have now won 14 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Maleya Thompson and Allison Langwasser did most of the damage at the plate: Thompson fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Langwasser went 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kyliee Trouton, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Watkins Memorial pushed their record up to 22-0 with that win, which was their 24th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Lincoln, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-9 record this season.
Watkins Memorial will be playing in front of their home fans against Heath at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Watkins Memorial is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.9 runs per game this season. As for Lincoln, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Licking Heights at 5:15 p.m.
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