West Lincoln hasn't had much luck against Loyd Star recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bears will venture away from home to challenge the Hornets at 4:30 p.m. West Lincoln is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
West Lincoln took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Loyd Star by a score of 8-5. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Bears as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Ben Segrest
| 03/25/25 vs Amite County | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Loyd Star | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Franklin County | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Amite County | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Centreville Academy | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
Ben Segrest was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs but no hits. Segrest was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He has become a key player for West Lincoln: the team is 7-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 6-7 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brody Dillon, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024.
This is the second loss in a row for Loyd Star and nudges their season record down to 12-10. As for West Lincoln, their record is now 13-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. West Lincoln has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Loyd Star struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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