Lincoln Land CC Walk It Off Against JWCC Blazers

May 2, 2026 vs. JWCC Blazers

It came down to the wire on Saturday at Illinois Central College - East Peoria Campus, as Lincoln Land CC grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 6-5, over JWCC Blazers. The game was tied at five in the bottom of the seventh when Rembusch singled, scoring one run.

JWCC Blazers jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Harshbargerl aid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring one run, and Tanner homered to right field, scoring two runs. Lincoln Land CC captured the lead, 4-3, in the bottom of the fifth when Rohn homered to center field, scoring three runs, and Boden singled, scoring one run.

Ritterbusch hit a sacrifice fly, which helped JWCC Blazers tie the game at four in the top of the sixth.

Lincoln Land CC took the lead in the bottom of the sixth. Goetter grounded out, scoring one run, to give Lincoln Land CC the upper hand, 5-4. Lincoln Land CC committed an error, which helped JWCC Blazers tie the game at five in the top of the seventh.

Nestler earned the win for Lincoln Land CC. The righty gave up zero hits and zero runs over one-third of an inning, striking out none and walking none. Boden pitched six innings in relief for Lincoln Land CC. The righty gave up two hits and two runs (zero earned) while, striking out one and walking none. Dean took the loss for JWCC Blazers. The hurler went six and two-thirds innings, allowing six runs on 11 hits, striking out two and walking four. Griffith opened the game for Lincoln Land CC. The hurler surrendered three hits and three runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking none.

Lincoln Land CC amassed 11 hits in the game. Rohn drove the middle of the lineup, leading Lincoln Land CC with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. McDonald, Lincoln Land CC's number seven hitter, led the team with two hits in four at-bats. Lincoln Land CC worked the count all day, accumulating four walks.
Tanner drove the middle of the lineup, leading JWCC Blazers with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Ritterbusch went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead JWCC Blazers in hits. JWCC Blazers were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Tanner had the most chances in the field with seven.
 

Lincoln Land CC Stymied By Illinois Central College

May 2, 2026 vs. Illinois Central College

Lincoln Land CC couldn't keep up with Illinois Central College and fell 8-0 on Saturday.

A grand slam to center field by Terry on a full count put Illinois Central College on the board in the bottom of the first. Illinois Central College scored one run in the bottom of the third on a solo home run to left field by Herrick. Terry earned the win for Illinois Central College. The right-handed pitcher surrendered two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out five and walking two. Nestler took the loss for Lincoln Land CC. The pitcher went four innings, allowing seven runs on five hits, striking out three and walking four.

Feldmann and Goetter were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Lincoln Land CC while hitting back-to-back. Lincoln Land CC didn't commit a single error in the field. McDonald had the most chances in the field with four.

Terry led Illinois Central College with four runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Harr, Terry, Verstraete, Neppl, Herrick, and Harris each collected one hit for Illinois Central College. Bauer led Illinois Central College with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Illinois Central College turned one double play in the game. Illinois Central College were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Bauer made the most plays with five.

Loggers plays at ICC against John Wood Community College at 11:00 am. 

*written by GameChanger*