Lincoln Academy is on a four-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Erskine Academy a five-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. Lincoln Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Erskine Academy at 4:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Lincoln Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Belfast on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 7-4 to the Lions. Eagles fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Lions since on Wednesday.
Ryan Powell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two RBI and one run. Those RBI were his first of the season.
Meanwhile, Erskine Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Morse on Monday and fell 2-1.
Landen Blodgett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Erskine Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Griffin Hayden, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
Lincoln Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Erskine Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lincoln Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Erskine Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Lincoln Academy came up short against Erskine Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, falling 5-2. Can Lincoln Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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