Lincoln was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 16-1 to the Hazel Park Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lincoln of the 7-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Hazel Park's part, Cavion Wade made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Wade has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Wade was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Brady Dixon was a standout: he went 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Caleb Kerce was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Hazel Park, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season.
While Lincoln had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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