It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but West Lincoln had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bay Springs Bulldogs and snuck past 16-14. The victory was nothing new for West Lincoln as they're now sitting on four straight.
Whitney Grace Whittington spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and eight unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ryleigh Purdy, who went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Kaylee Wallace was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
West Lincoln has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. As for Bay Springs, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
West Lincoln will head out on the road to face off against Pisgah at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Pisgah is coming into the contest with six straight wins at home, so West Lincoln will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Bay Springs does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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