Lincoln College Prep had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 20-run drubbing they dealt Center on Thursday. The Blue Tigers put the hurt on the Yellowjackets with a sharp 22-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Blue Tigers, who have now won four games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Evan Tucker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Tucker was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Everett Moore and Logan Lewis did most of the damage at the plate: Moore got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and five RBI, while Lewis got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Lewis a new career-high. Jake Reyez was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Lincoln College Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .714. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Blue Tigers
| 04/17/25 @ Center | 22-2 |
| 04/15/25 @ University Academy Charter | 3-2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Ruskin | 19-1 |
| 04/09/25 vs East | 13-5 |
The victory (which was Lincoln College Prep's fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-4. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Center, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lincoln College Prep will face off against Chrisman at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Center, they will take on Cristo Rey Kansas City at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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