Lincoln was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They suffered a tough 12-5 defeat at the hands of the Silas Rams. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lincoln of the 13-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
William Ross was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits. Ross has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ross was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Joseph Coffman stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jose Guzman, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Like Lincoln, Silas also got a great game from a two-way player: Landon Smith. He struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Joe Duke, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8-1. As for Silas, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 7-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lincoln will take on Lakes at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Silas, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Decatur at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Decatur is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Silas will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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