West Lincoln was not able to break out of their rough patch in Friday's second game as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 19-0 loss at the hands of the Loyd Star Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to West Lincoln of the 9-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture in Friday's first game.
For Loyd Star's part, Nathan Mills made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Mills has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mills was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Jordyn Kees was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with a home run and five RBI. Brandon Burt was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
West Lincoln's loss dropped their record down to 17-15. As for Loyd Star, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 21-6 record this season.
West Lincoln will play host again on Monday to welcome Puckett, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Puckett will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something West Lincoln surely won't give up without a fight. As for Loyd Star, they will head out on the road to face off against Franklin County at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Franklin County's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches.
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