Cabell Midland and Lincoln County are an even 5-5 against one another since June of 2021, but likely not for long. The Cabell Midland Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lincoln County Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cabell Midland will be looking to keep their 20-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Cabell Midland is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of West Virginia's top teams: Spring Valley, who was ranked sixth in their home state at the time (Cabell Midland was ranked second). Cabell Midland skirted past Spring Valley 5-3.
Quinn Ballengee made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. Ballengee has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Ballengee was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Bell, who went 1-for-3 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Ellie McCormill, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Lincoln County waltzed into their matchup on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They had just enough and edged the Generals out 5-3.
Arien Cooper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Lincoln County's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ryleigh Shull, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Cabell Midland's victory bumped their record up to 20-3. As for Lincoln County, their win bumped their record up to 17-3.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cabell Midland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .475. However, it's not like Lincoln County struggles in that department as they've averaged .449. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cabell Midland skirted past Lincoln County 3-2 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Does Cabell Midland have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lincoln County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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