Hancock was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They suffered a tough 18-7 defeat at the hands of the Lincoln Park Lions. That's two games in a row now that Hancock has lost by exactly 11 runs.
Isela Garcia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and 17 unearned) runs on 16 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Nailani Deaton was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hannah Scuito, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Lincoln Park's side, Susanna Morris made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Morris was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Lindsey Shraiberg was incredible, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4. Laurel Gibbons was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-5.
Hancock's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Lincoln Park, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8-1.
Hancock will square off against Argo at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lincoln Park, they will be playing at home against Niles West at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Lincoln Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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