Softball Game Preview: Lynbrook Vikings vs. Cupertino Pioneers

Lynbrook hasn't had much luck against Cupertino recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Vikings will take on the Pioneers at 4:00 p.m. Lynbrook has given up an average of 16.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Lynbrook came into their game on Wednesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Palo Alto, falling 19-3.

Calia Lim

Stolen Base

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Lynbrook saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Calia Lim, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run. Lim is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Audrey Lee was another, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Cupertino had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Condor with a sharp 10-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Pioneers, who have now won 12 contests by eight runs or more so far this season.

Jasmyne Llanos spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up six Ks.

Lynbrook's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Cupertino, their win bumped their record up to 14-8.

Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lynbrook has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .486. However, it's not like Cupertino struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Lynbrook might still be hurting after the 26-6 loss they got from Cupertino when the teams last played back in April. Can the Vikings avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.