Sergeant Bluff-Luton has won three straight games at home, while Lincoln has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Warriors will host the Lynx at 5:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Tuesday, Sergeant Bluff-Luton earned a 10-5 victory over Sioux City West.
Meanwhile, Lincoln got the win against St. Albert on Wednesday by a conclusive 11-2. Considering the Lynx have won six games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Devin Adler made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Alex Franco got the start for Lincoln and what a start it was: he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Franco has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Riley Lincoln and Greyson Clark did most of the damage at the plate: Lincoln went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI and two runs, while Clark went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases Clark has posted since back in May. CJ Walton was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Lincoln kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Sergeant Bluff-Luton's win bumped their record up to 12-10. As for Lincoln, their victory bumped their record up to 15-4.
Sergeant Bluff-Luton couldn't quite get it done against Lincoln in their previous matchup back in May as they fell 6-2. Will the Warriors 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 baseball content.
