It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Preston ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They walked away with a 9-6 victory over the Lincoln Cougars. For Preston, this counts as revenge for the 9-7 loss Lincoln walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Brady McNew was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over 5.1 innings pitched. McNew was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bryson McNew, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Robbie Lowe, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Lincoln's side, Will Wolfe made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Preston's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Lincoln, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Preston will be playing at home against Robert C. Byrd at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lincoln, they will head out on the road to challenge East Fairmont at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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