While Lincoln County's win against Point Pleasant wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers skirted past the Big Blacks 4-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-3 back in March.
Arien Cooper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Keirstin Ross was excellent, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted over her last 11 matchups. The team also got some help courtesy of Laney Nelson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.
Lincoln County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .381. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Panthers
| 04/28/25 vs Point Pleasant | 4-2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Sissonville | 9-5 |
| 04/18/25 vs Winfield | 1-0 |
| 04/17/25 vs Boyd County | 10-7 |
| 04/14/25 vs Scott | 1-0 |
| + 17 more games |
Lincoln County pushed their record up to 14-8 with the victory, which was their 22nd straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average this season. As for Point Pleasant, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season.
Lincoln County will host Hoover at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Huskies have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. Point Pleasant does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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