It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Lincoln ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They came out on top against the Del Mar Dons by a score of 7-3. This was a revenge contest for Lincoln, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-0 loss when these two played last Wednesday.
Jayden Peters spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lincoln's victory was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Joey Telucci, who went 4-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Ryan Bernwanger was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Del Mar's side, Kyle McClements put in work while hitting and pitching. He pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. McClements was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Lincoln is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-4 record this season. As for Del Mar, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lincoln will square off against Oak Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Lincoln is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Del Mar, they will take on Piedmont Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Piedmont Hills' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Del Mar's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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