The Lincoln Cougars will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against the Robert C. Byrd Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Lincoln gave up the first runs last Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They blew past Liberty 16-4.
Dillon Shaw was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. Jaxson Poe was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Robert C. Byrd can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over Doddridge County.
Ashton Shaffer and Xavier Carvelli were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Shaffer didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Carvelli tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Shaffer has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Shaffer scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Carvelli scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rylan Rock, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of JD Ford, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Lincoln's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-16. As for Robert C. Byrd, their record is now 12-18.
Lincoln took their win against Robert C. Byrd when the teams last played last Wednesday by a conclusive 23-4. Does Lincoln have another victory up their sleeve, or will Robert C. Byrd turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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