Softball Game Preview: Lincoln Abes vs. Bellarmine Prep Lions

The Lincoln Abes will face off against the Bellarmine Prep Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lincoln has given up an average of 15.6 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Lincoln lost 20-6 to Silas on Monday. The loss continues a trend for the Abes in their meetings with the Rams: they've now lost four in a row.

Joy Wilde was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Tufa Tusi, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.

Meanwhile, Bellarmine Prep came into Monday's game having lost 13 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victors by a 24-9 margin over Mount Tahoma on Monday. The Lions' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Bellarmine Prep, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-7 and their overall record up to 2-14.

Lincoln came out on top in a nail-biter against Bellarmine Prep in their previous matchup two weeks ago, sneaking past 21-20. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Abes since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.