After flying high against Nokomis last Thursday, Lincolnwood came back down to earth. The Lincolnwood Lancers lost 11-1 to the Central A & M Raiders on Friday. Lincolnwood was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Central A & M apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Central A & M's part, Gwyn Hardimon made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Hardimon has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Hardimon was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Alana Harlow was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played. Emma Snow was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Lincolnwood has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-15 record this season. As for Central A & M, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lincolnwood will take on Pawnee at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincolnwood will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. Central A & M will take on Shelbyville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Central A & M is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
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