Sioux City West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 12-3 to the Lincoln Lynx. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Sioux City West of the 11-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Thursday.
For Lincoln's part, George Garst made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Garst has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Garst was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cooper Smith, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Aiden Martin was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Sioux City West's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Lincoln, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-5.
Sioux City West will take on Sergeant Bluff-Luton at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lincoln, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-3 win vs. St. Albert on the 7th.
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