Loyd Star scored the most runs they've had all season to find success in Friday's second game. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the West Lincoln Bears a 19-0 shutout. Loyd Star might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 11 contests by six runs or more this season.
Nathan Mills made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Mills has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mills was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Jordyn Kees was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with a home run and five RBI. Brandon Burt was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Loyd Star is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 21-6 record this season. As for West Lincoln, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 17-15.
Loyd Star is on the road again on Monday to play Franklin County at 7:00 p.m. Loyd Star's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Franklin County's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for West Lincoln, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Puckett at 6:00 p.m. Puckett will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something West Lincoln surely won't give up without a fight.
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