Lincoln County dropped their record down to 11-8 on Friday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell 4-0 to the Hoover Huskies. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
As for Hoover, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-8. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games.
For Hoover's part, Gabe Blackwell looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. What's more, Blackwell posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Braydon Bounds, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lincoln County will face off against Sissonville at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers are on a five-game streak of home wins, the Indians a three-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind. As for Hoover, they will challenge Wayne at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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