Bats Stymied For Both Teams As Lincoln Land CC Loses To Illinois Central College

April 8, 2026 vs. Illinois Central College

Both teams were strong in the circle on Wednesday, but Illinois Central College was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-0 victory over Lincoln Land CC. Nestlerstarted the game for Lincoln Land CC and recorded 18 outs.

A double by Verstraete put Illinois Central College on the board in the bottom of the first. Terry earned the win for Illinois Central College. The starter gave up two hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out nine and walking none. Nestler took the loss for Lincoln Land CC. The pitcher went six innings, surrendering three runs on 10 hits, striking out two and walking none.

Feldmann and Finchum each collected one hit for Lincoln Land CC. Lincoln Land CC were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Boden had the most chances in the field with eight.

Verstraete drove the middle of the lineup, leading Illinois Central College with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Kessler, Verstraete, and Harris each collected two hits for Illinois Central College. Illinois Central Collegeturned one double play in the game. Illinois Central College were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Bauer had the most chances in the field with nine.
 

Lincoln Land CC Keep It Close Against Illinois Central College, Lose On Walkoff
April 8, 2026 vs. Illinois Central College

Lincoln Land CC fell to Illinois Central College 9-7 on Wednesday on the final play of the game. The game was tied at seven in the bottom of the seventh when Coombs homered to center field, scoring two runs.

Lincoln Land CC lost despite out-hitting Illinois Central College 10 to eight. Goetter led Lincoln Land CC with three hits. A home run to left field by Harr put Illinois Central College on the board in the bottom of the first.

Illinois Central College scored one run in the bottom of the second on a solo home run to left field by Herrick. Lincoln Land CC made the score 4-3 in the top of the third inning when Finchum hit a solo home run to center field, and a passed ball scored one run.

Illinois Central College scored one run in the bottom of the third on a solo home run to center field by Lohman. Lincoln Land CC jumped into the lead in the top of the fifth when Feldmann singled, scoring one run, Rohn homered to center field, scoring two runs, and Cascio hit a solo home run to left field.

Bauer homered to left field, which helped Illinois Central College tie the game at seven in the bottom of the sixth. Terry earned the win for Illinois Central College. The reliever gave up one hit and zero runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking none. Nestler took the loss for Lincoln Land CC. The hurler went two-thirds of an inning, allowing two runs on one hit, striking out one and walking one. Griffith stepped in the circle first for Lincoln Land CC. The starter gave up seven hits and seven runs over five and one-third innings, striking out seven and walking three. Herrick started the game for Illinois Central College. The starter allowed four hits and three runs (two earned) over three innings, striking out two and walking one.
Rohn provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Lincoln Land CC with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Feldmann collected two hits for Lincoln Land CC in three at bats.

Harr drove the middle of the lineup, leading Illinois Central College with three runs batted in. The third baseman went 1-for-3 on the day. Lohman and Harris each collected two hits for Illinois Central College. Illinois Central College had patience at the plate, collecting four walks for the game. Illinois Central College didn't commit a single error in the field. Terry had the most chances in the field with eight.