Lincoln High extended their losing streak to nine on Friday, dropping their season record down to 3-13 in the process. They lost 12-2 to the Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks. If the Links were looking for revenge after losing 22-1 to the Silver Hawks when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Lincoln Southwest, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games.
For Lincoln Southwest's part, Paxton Lamprecht looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Ty Phillips was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted over his last 11 matches. The team also got some help courtesy of Ian Draus, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Coming up, Lincoln High will look to defend their home field on Monday against Lincoln Northeast at 4:30 p.m. The Links are facing the Rockets at the right time seeing as the Rockets are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Lincoln Southwest, they will face off against Bellevue West at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Thunderbirds will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Silver Hawks surely won't give up without a fight.
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