Aquinas scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 30-21 margin over the Lincoln County Red Devils. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Jim Franklin was incredible, getting on base in six of his seven plate appearances with five runs, four RBI, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Patrick Sherry, who went 1-for-6 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
On Lincoln County's side, Bryson Dawkins was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dawkins has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dawkins was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Alton Deal made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in five of his seven plate appearances with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. TJ Hunt was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 4-for-6.
Aquinas' win bumped their record up to 6-11. As for Lincoln County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 13 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aquinas will take on Towns County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Aquinas is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. Lincoln County will take on Washington-Wilkes at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln County will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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