Lincoln won the last time they faced Robert C. Byrd, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Lincoln Cougars walked away with a 4-1 win over the Robert C. Byrd Eagles. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Lincoln.
Lincoln let Noah Sears and Maddox Perine loose on the outfield. Sears scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Perine scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Robert C. Byrd's side, Rylan Rock put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Rock was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Rock wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Saverio Destito, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Even though they lost, Robert C. Byrd hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lincoln struck out seven times.
Lincoln's victory bumped their record up to 9-16. As for Robert C. Byrd, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-19 record this season.
Lincoln does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Robert C. Byrd, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Liberty at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Robert C. Byrd is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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