After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lakeside, Lincoln County was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past the Putnam County War Eagles 12-0. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Red Devils' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Emily Minyard made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Destiny Turner, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those runs were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kylah Turner, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Red Devils
| 08/19/25 vs Putnam County | 56% |
| 08/18/25 vs Lakeside | 26.9% |
| 08/14/25 vs Elbert County | 29.6% |
| 08/13/25 @ Elbert County | 26.3% |
| 08/09/25 vs Briarwood Academy | 44.4% |
| + 8 more games |
Lincoln County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .560. The last time their OBP was this high was back in August of 2024.
Lincoln County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Putnam County, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lincoln County will face off against Hephzibah at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Putnam County, they will square off against Hawkinsville at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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