Lincoln extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 9-7 in the process. They fell 14-11 to the Sissonville Indians. While the Cougars didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Indians 4-0 in the first period.
Kerstyn Leggett led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Haleigh Gump was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
As for Sissonville, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-11. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
On Sissonville's side, Lydia Ellis was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs Ellis has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Makynli Berrier, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs.
Looking ahead, Lincoln is taking a road trip to face off against Preston at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Knights have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.2 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Sissonville, they will welcome Independence at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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