Lincoln Land CC Defeats Illinois Central College In Pitcher's Duel

April 22, 2026 vs. Illinois Central College

Both teams were strong in the circle on Wednesday, but Lincoln Land CC defeated Illinois Central College 3-1. Nestler started the game for Lincoln Land CC and recorded 21 outs.
Lincoln Land CC didn't take the lead until later in the game. The game was tied at one in the bottom of the sixth when McDonald homered to left field, scoring two runs.
Lincoln Land CC got on the board in the third inning after Goetter laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring one run.

Herrick homered to center field, which helped Illinois Central College tie the game at one in the top of the sixth.

Nestler earned the win for Lincoln Land CC. The hurler allowed five hits and one run over seven innings, striking out five and walking seven. Terry took the loss for Illinois Central College. The pitcher went six innings, allowing three runs on six hits, striking out two and walking three.

McDonald, the number seven hitter for Lincoln Land CC, led the way with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Finchum and McDonald each collected two hits for Lincoln Land CC.

Bauer, Herrick, Harr, Kessler, and Lohman each collected one hit for Illinois Central College. Herrick led Illinois Central College with one run batted in. The center fielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Neppl led Illinois Central College with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Illinois Central College turned one double play in the game. Illinois Central College were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Verstraete had the most chances in the field with eight.
 

Lincoln Land CC Defeated By Illinois Central College

April 22, 2026 vs. Illinois Central College

Lincoln Land CC fell to Illinois Central College 7-4 on Wednesday.

Illinois Central College got on the board in the first inning after Harr singled, scoring one run. Cascio singled to left field, which helped Lincoln Land CC tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.
A fly out by Bauer gave Illinois Central College the lead, 2-1, in the top of the fifth.
Lincoln Land CC took the lead in the bottom of the fifth. Finchum homered to center field, scoring two runs, to give Lincoln Land CC the advantage, 3-2.
Illinois Central College flipped the game on its head in the top of the seventh, scoring five runs on four hits to take the lead, 7-3. The biggest blow in the inning was a grand slam to center field by Harris that drove in four.

Herrick earned the win for Illinois Central College. The hurler gave up four hits and three runs over six and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking five. Griffith took the loss for Lincoln Land CC. The starter went six and two-thirds innings, surrendering seven runs on seven hits, striking out two and walking two.

Finchum led Lincoln Land CC with two runs batted in. The shortstop went 1-for-4 on the day. Goetter, Cascio, Boden, Rohn, and Finchum each collected one hit for Lincoln Land CC. Goetter led Lincoln Land CC with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting five walks for the game. Lincoln Land CC were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Finchum had the most chances in the field with seven.

Harris went 1-for-4 at the plate and led the team with four runs batted in. Number nine hitter, Lohman, showed the depth of Illinois Central College's lineup, by leading them with two hits in three at bats.

Loggers next game is Saturday at #16 Parkland starting at 1pm.

*written by GameChanger*