Scottsbluff couldn't quite beat Lincoln East on Saturday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the eight-run defeat they were dealt last Thursday. The Scottsbluff Bearcats fell just short of the Lincoln East Spartans by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Bearcats have suffered since September 14, 2023.
Loural McCoy was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and two RBI.
This is the second loss in a row for Scottsbluff and nudges their season record down to 16-8. As for Lincoln East, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 16-11 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Scottsbluff will host Chadron on Tuesday. Chadron is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Scottsbluff will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Lincoln East, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Skutt Catholic at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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