Softball Game Preview: Lincoln Lynx vs. Seattle Prep Panthers

By Team Reports Apr 5, 2025, 1:13am

Softball Preview: Lincoln Lynx vs. Seattle Prep Panthers

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Lincoln hasn't had much luck against Seattle Prep recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Lynx will be playing in front of their home fans against the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Lincoln is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They took a 19-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of Ballard. Even though they lost, the Lynx's still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 7.3 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).

Dakota Blokker was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brienna Minton, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.

Meanwhile, Seattle Prep didn't have quite enough to beat Roosevelt on Friday and fell 13-11. The loss continues a trend for the Panthers in their meetings with the Roughriders: they've now lost seven in a row.

Hayden Downer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs and four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Charlotte Larson, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Seattle Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.

Seattle Prep's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lincoln has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. It's a different story for Seattle Prep, though, as they've been averaging 8.8 hits. Given Lincoln's sizable advantage in that area, the Panthers will need to find a way to close that gap.

Lincoln might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Seattle Prep when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Lynx have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.

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