Lincoln Prep had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 23.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Fort Thomas Apaches as they made off with a 17-7 win. Lincoln Prep might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Thomas Frey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Frey has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Frey was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Frey wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Michael DeBratto, who went 3-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs.
Lincoln Prep pushed their record up to 4-4 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.7 runs per game. As for Fort Thomas, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Lincoln Prep will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Mogollon at 1:00 p.m. Mogollon is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Fort Thomas, they will be playing at home against Superior at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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