The Lincoln Golden Lions will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against the Watkins Memorial Warriors at 5:30 p.m. Lincoln is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Lincoln will head into Saturday's game out to bounce back: they won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Saturday. They lost 16-6 to Olentangy.
Aubrey Yekisa was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kira Bailey, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Watkins Memorial put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over Granville.
Carsyn Cassady spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jordyn Wycuff, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Cortney Dobbs was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 16-8. As for Watkins Memorial, their victory was their 11th straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 21-0.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Lincoln hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .384. However, it's not like Watkins Memorial struggles in that department as they've averaged .387. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lincoln skirted past Watkins Memorial 9-8 in their previous matchup back in May of 2019. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Watkins Memorial's Chiane Davis, who struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Now that she won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be that much easier for Lincoln to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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