Lincoln used a fast start to roll Decatur MacArthur 9-5 in Central State Eight high school baseball action on Thursday in Decatur.

The Railers led 3-0, then 7-2, and held off the Generals late for the win. 

Ashton Lucas was 2-for-2 with three walks and three stolen bases. Gage Rutledge finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Karson Komnick was 1-for-4 with a double. Bryson Vlahovich drove in two. 

Vlahovich allowed two runs - one earned - on three hits with seven strikeouts to three walks to earn the win for the Railsplitters. 

Lincoln goes to 21-9 overall and 4-4 in the Central State Eight. They host Springfield Lanphier on Friday.