Preview: Mount Tahoma T-Birds vs. Lincoln Abes
Mount Tahoma is 9-1 against Lincoln since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Mount Tahoma T-Birds will look to defend their home field against the Lincoln Abes at 4:00 p.m.
Mount Tahoma had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past Lincoln 14-2. Mount Tahoma's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jacob Roux and JJ Jones made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Roux tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Jones struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. At bat, Roux scored four runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Jones scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Mount Tahoma let Jayden Bookout and Kyle Lorenz loose on the outfield. Bookout scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Lorenz scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Santana Clough, who scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Mount Tahoma made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Lincoln, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Mount Tahoma has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Lincoln struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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