Baseball Recap: Lynbrook Vikings vs. Monta Vista Matadors
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Terra Nova, Lynbrook was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Monta Vista Matadors and snuck past 7-5. That's more bragging rights for Lynbrook, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ian Neyens made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Neyens has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Neyens was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Dylan White was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Cameron Chao, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Lynbrook's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10. As for Monta Vista, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Milpitas the next time they take the field. Monta Vista will head out to face Milpitas at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Lynbrook will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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