Lincoln Leadership Academy is 0-10 against Notre Dame since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Lincoln Leadership Academy Lions will head out on the road to square off against the Notre Dame Spartans at 4:00 p.m. The last three games Lincoln Leadership Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Thursday, it was a hard-fought game, but Lincoln Leadership Academy had to settle for an 8-7 defeat against Notre Dame.
Isaac Sabater put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Sabater was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Jonathan Panariello was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Ledainian Santiago was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Lincoln Leadership Academy now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Notre Dame, their loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lincoln Leadership Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 11 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Notre Dame struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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