Lincoln extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 9-6 in the process. They lost 9-3 to the Frankfort Falcons. The game marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Aspen Dyer was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Riley Pearlman also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
As for Frankfort, the win keeps they at an undefeated 12-0. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average this season.
On Frankfort's side, Avery Noel made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. With that strong performance, Noel is now averaging an impressive 5.5 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tayler Likens, who went 2-for-5 with one home run and two runs. Claire Westfall was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Coincidentally, Lincoln and Frankfort will both be playing Sissonville the next time they take the field. The Falcons will head out to face the Indians at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, while the Cougars will play them later in the day, at 3:00 p.m.
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