Lady Lions bounce back for 1st win in Myrtle behind Dunbar’s 2-hit twirl, early 2nd inning presence to keep North Lincoln of NC off board in 3-0 blank; team wraps up trip today vs. SC’s Central

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC — After time was of the essence on Monday in a game-shortened affair with Lake Braddock, the Lady Lions of Wellsville were on the mend to try and even their Myrtle Beach score with another battle bright and early Tuesday morning.

The defending Class B State Champions were in for another dogfight from start to finish, but it was one they emerged victorious in. With Makenna Dunbar taking total command within the circle, the Lady Lions were in good hands, as they followed behind her guidance while supplying some clutch offense early on to take a lead they never let up to North Carolina’s North Lincoln, roaring towards victory by a 3-0 count.

“I’m really proud of the way we were able to come back the next day after a tough loss yesterday,” Lady Lions coach Gia George said. “Our defense really made some great plays behind Makenna, especially with a double play turned by Teagan (Burke). Kennedy (Perry) also had a great catch along the fence in foul territory to keep them at a standstill. Lindsay (Stuck) made a really good play behind the plate as well, running after a runner to grab the out at second. It’s nice to give her some credit too, and sometimes catchers don’t get as much credit as the pitchers do. She did great.”

The offenses were frozen at the plate to start the game, but the South Carolina sunshine aided in melting the ice off the Lady Lions (6-1) when the second inning came around, as they doubled their money on the attack to claim a 2-0 lead on North Lincoln — one of those runs coming in on special teams, with Natalie Adams grounding out to post the RBI along the way.

While the offense began to kick into gear, Dunbar’s command was the star of the show, as she kept North Lincoln at bay across all seven innings, surrendering only two hits while striking out 10 and walking just two in her twirled two-hit shutout.

Wellsville put a wrap on the victory with one more clutch run in the bottom of the fifth inning to triple their advantage. In all, the Lady Lions amassed three runs off five total hits, with Dunbar scoring two of them in addition to an RBI. Adams pitched in a triple, while Emily Stuck had a double.

The Lady Lions will put a bow on their southern trip this morning back out on the field, as they take on Central of South Carolina in a 12 p.m. first pitch.

North Lincoln 000 000 0 – 0 2 0

Wellsville 020 010 X – 3 5 1

NL – Maysen Reames (LP) (CG, 6K, 3BB) and Gabby Parker.

WLSV – Makenna Dunbar (WP) (CG, 10K, 2BB) and Lindsay Stuck.