Softball Preview: Lincoln Lancers vs. Overland Trailblazers
Lincoln is 1-9 against Overland since September of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Lincoln Lancers will host the Overland Trailblazers at 4:00 p.m.
Lincoln is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 27th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They came up short against Jefferson, falling 15-2.
Meanwhile, Overland entered their tilt with Thornton on Saturday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They skirted past the Trojans 13-12.
Michaela Halton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.1 innings per game.
At the plate, Kourtnie Batcho was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Sasha Davis, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Overland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .348 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Overland, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-4.
Lincoln might still be hurting after the 16-4 loss they got from Overland in their previous matchup back in August of 2023. Will Lincoln have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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