Edwards County took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Woodlawn, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-10 victory over the Cardinals on Monday.
Drew Roosevelt made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Roosevelt was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jax Duncan, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Rocky Bell was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one double.
Lions
| 05/18/26 vs Woodlawn | 11-10 |
| 05/13/26 vs Cisne | 21-0 |
| 05/08/26 vs Farina South Central | 6-2 |
| 05/07/26 vs Flora | 10-0 |
| 04/28/26 vs Eldorado | 12-0 |
| + 4 more games |
Edwards County's win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-7. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Woodlawn, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Edwards County will head out to take on Cumberland at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Woodlawn, they will venture away from home to challenge Metro-East Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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