Lincoln hasn't had much luck against Madison recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Abes will welcome the Eagles at 4:30 p.m.
Lincoln is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of Eastpointe.
Meanwhile, Madison hadn't done well against South Lake recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 23-7 margin over the Cavaliers. The Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Landon Wargo was a standout: he scored four runs and stole eight bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Evan Olceski was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing seven bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Madison always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .800. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Madison, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Lincoln suffered a grim 18-6 defeat to Madison in their previous meeting on Wednesday. Can the Abes avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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