Lincoln Academy and Freeport squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Lincoln Academy had to settle for second. They fell 4-0 to the Freeport Falcons. Lincoln Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Freeport apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May.
AJ Giberson put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Giberson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Giberson was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases.
This is the second loss in a row for Lincoln Academy and nudges their season record down to 7-9. As for Freeport, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-6.
While Lincoln Academy 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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