Lincoln High was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell 4-1 to the Lincoln Northeast Rockets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lincoln High of the 10-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Austin Jurgens was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
On Lincoln Northeast's side, Austin Roberts spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Marshawn Jefferson was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kyle Troutman, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Lincoln High's defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Lincoln Northeast, their win ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lincoln High will take on Bryan at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lincoln Northeast, they will be playing at home against Buena Vista at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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