Softball Recap: Lincoln snaps six-game streak of losses at home

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Lincoln came into Thursday's contest having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lanphier Lions a 17-0 shutout on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for Lincoln, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Lincoln's victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-16. As for Lanphier, their loss was their 20th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-15.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lincoln will challenge Limestone at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln is facing Limestone at the right time seeing as Limestone is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Lanphier, they will head out on the road to square off against Riverton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Lanphier will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: Riverton will have lost three straight heading into Friday's matchup.

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