The Falcons battled past West Lincoln in a tight 8–7 game. Nelson led the offense going 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored, while Helms and Bynum added key RBIs. West Lincoln tallied 12 hits and kept pressure on throughout the game, but ELMS answered with timely hitting. After a strong start from Kuehl, Bynum closed the final three innings, limiting West Lincoln to one run to secure the hard-fought Falcons victory.