Danville proved they can win big on Friday (they won by 11) but on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lincoln County Patriots and snuck past 8-6. That's more bragging rights for Danville, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Fox Spears made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Spears was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, Zhane Ford was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a double. Hayden Foster was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Danville's win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Lincoln County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Danville will challenge Model at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Model will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Danville surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lincoln County, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Garrard County at 6:00 p.m.
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