Pekin was the 7-6 winner over Lincoln when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Dragons fell just short of the Railsplitters by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday. Dragons fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Railsplitters since on Wednesday.
Zoe Lindahl spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Pekin saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bella Benassi, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Pekin has also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season. As for Lincoln, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 10-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pekin will welcome Dunlap at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so the Dragons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lincoln, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Limestone at 4:30 p.m.
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