Braxton County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 16-5 loss at the hands of the Lincoln Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Braxton County of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Owen Lowther was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Joe Wood, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Lincoln's side, Noah Sears was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Sears is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three straight games. Jaxson Poe was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Braxton County's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Lincoln, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Braxton County will play host again on Tuesday to welcome South Harrison, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. As for Lincoln, they will be playing in front of their home fans against East Fairmont at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. East Fairmont will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Lincoln surely won't give up without a fight.
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