With a playoff win on the line, Lincoln rose to the challenge on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 victory over the Olentangy Orange Pioneers.
Lincoln got a massive performance out of Adrionna Dunton, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Dunton has posted since back in April. Kira Bailey was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Lincoln kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in six consecutive matchups.
Lincoln's win bumped their record up to 17-11. As for Olentangy Orange, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-7.
Looking ahead, Lincoln will face off against Olentangy Liberty at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight. Olentangy Orange does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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