The Lincoln Tigers will head out to face off against the Franklin Panthers at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Lincoln has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lincoln is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They lost 16-1 to Marshall.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Franklin, as they earned their first away win of the season. They came out on top against Eagle Rock by a score of 9-4 on Friday. The game was the first time the Panthers have beaten the Eagles on their field since May 3, 2022.
Joseph Galindo made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Galindo was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, Jimmy Gonzalez was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Asher Epifano, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Franklin, their victory ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-4.
Lincoln took their win against Franklin when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 15-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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