There's no place like home for West Lincoln, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Raleigh Lions by a score of 8-4 on Monday. The win was some much needed relief for the Bears as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Caroline Hedgepeth
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Caroline Hedgepeth was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, West Lincoln let Kaylee Wallace and Ryleigh Purdy run wild. Wallace scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Purdy scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Baleigh Griffith was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
West Lincoln hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Raleigh struck out eight times.
West Lincoln's record is now 9-15. As for Raleigh, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-17-1.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. West Lincoln will take on Pisgah at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Dragons' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Raleigh, they will face off against Bogue Chitto at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions are facing the Bobcats at the right time seeing as the Bobcats are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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