Softball Recap: Lincoln High Links vs. Benson Bunnies
Lincoln High was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 16-5 to the Benson Bunnies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Links of the 15-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Nora Davy was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. What's more, she also posted a .667 OBP, which is the highestshe's posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Evie Becher, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Lincoln High hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most two strikeouts in three consecutive contests.
Lincoln High's defeat dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Benson, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-12.
Lincoln High will take on Omaha North at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Omaha North is coming into the match with five straight losses at home, meaning Lincoln High will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Benson, they will square off against Burke on Tuesday.
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