Lincoln had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Denison-Schleswig Monarchs on Tuesday and snuck past 5-4. This was payback for Lincoln, who suffered a 7-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Hanna Ferguson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kamryn Hamilton was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI. Kelsi Nelson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
Lincoln's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-33. As for Denison-Schleswig, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 13-18.
Lincoln will square off against Sioux City West at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lincoln is facing Sioux City West at the right time seeing as Sioux City West is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Denison-Schleswig, they will be playing at home against Perry at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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