The Lincoln Fighting Zebras will be playing in front of their home fans against the West Park Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lincoln is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Lincoln came up short against Ponderosa and fell 6-1. Lincoln has not had much luck with Ponderosa recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Lincoln saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abby Feliz, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, West Park put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Monday. They blew past Placer 12-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for West Park considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Jessica Cochran made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Cochran has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Cochran was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Mekenzie Humphers was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Vivianna Martinez was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for West Park, their victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-4.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Lincoln hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like West Park struggles in that department as they've averaged .363. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lincoln suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to West Park in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will Lincoln have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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