Lincoln had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-11 to make it nine. They came up short against the Carter Cowboys, falling 20-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cowboys this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-3 back in March.
As for Carter, the win got them back to even at 8-8. The result was nothing new for the Cowboys, who have now won eight matchups by 12 runs or more so far this season.
For Carter's part, Matisse Edward was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Edward was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Carter got a massive performance out of Mia Castillo, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI. Those four runs gave Castillo a new career-high. Janique Bright was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Lincoln is set to take on their familiar foe Conrad at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Carter will square off against rival Wilmer-Hutchins at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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