Softball Game Preview: Lincoln Tigers vs. Bravo Knights

The Lincoln Tigers will take on the Bravo Knights at 2:15 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.

Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Lincoln turned things around against Wilson on Wednesday. They blew past the Mules 12-6. The game was the first time the Tigers have beaten the Mules on their field since April 12, 2018.

Ash De La NUEZ

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/30/25 @ Wilson	5
03/13/25 @ Contreras	4
04/23/25 vs Franklin	3
04/09/25 @ Bravo	3
02/22/25 vs St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy	2

The team relied heavily on Ash De La NUEZ, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI and one triple. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Monica Amaya, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Lincoln kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 5-2 when they post 11 or more hits.

Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Bravo's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of Eagle Rock by a score of 6-5.

Bravo saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jocelyn Cordova, who went 2-for-3 with one run. Savannah Durazo was another, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.

Lincoln's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 6-6. As for Bravo, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 7-2.

Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lincoln has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .478. However, it's not like Bravo struggles in that department as they've averaged .545. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.