Six shots behind, Wie isn't conceding defeat

LANCASTER, Pa. – Michelle Wie’s 2-under-par 68 Saturday at the U.S. Women’s Open was adrenalin-fueled.

That’s what her caddie, Duncan French, sensed. Wie is feeding off the excitement of being back on the leaderboard in her title defense, feeding off a rush of sensations that is proving medicinal as she hobbles her way around giant galleries at Lancaster Country Club with an aching left hip and ankle.

“I think there’s adrenalin helping her through,” French said. “You make birdies and hear all that noise out here, and you don’t feel the pain as much.”

Wie’s ball striking might be better than it’s been all year, but it might not be enough with Amy Yang and Stacy Lewis pulling away. Wie’s 68 left…