Lincoln was the 15-0 winner over Jefferson when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Lincoln Lancers took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Jefferson Saints on Monday. Lincoln's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row.
For Jefferson's part, Jorge Arias was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Arias was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Joe Salazar, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Lincoln's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Jefferson, their record now sits at 5-14.
Lincoln will be playing in front of their home fans against Denver West at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln is facing Denver West at the right time seeing as Denver West is stuck on a 19-game losing streak. Jefferson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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