Morse is 9-1 against Lincoln Academy since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Morse Shipbuilders will head out on the road to face off against the Lincoln Academy Eagles at 4:00 p.m.
On Friday, it was a hard-fought match, but Morse had to settle for a 6-5 loss against Oceanside.
Calin Gould and Oscar Gallant did some serious damage despite the final result: Gould went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, while Gallant went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Braylon Williams, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Morse lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Lincoln Academy has not done well against Gardiner recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Lincoln Academy walked away with a 10-6 victory over Gardiner. The high-scoring effort was just what Lincoln Academy needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
AJ Giberson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lucas Houghton, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Owen Cotta was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Morse's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Lincoln Academy, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Morse has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lincoln Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.7. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Morse was able to grind out a solid victory over Lincoln Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, winning 6-3. Does Morse have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lincoln Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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