Lincoln had lost seven straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 3-12 to make it eight. They fell just short of the La Salle Academy Rams by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 4-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Logan Xiarhos was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched six innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits.
At the plate, Caden Oldham was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season.
As for La Salle Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.6 runs over those games.
On La Salle Academy's side, they got a great performance from Jairo Martinez as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Martinez has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Tony Natale and Thomas Malloy did most of the damage at the plate: Natale went 1-for-2 with one home run, while Malloy went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lincoln will venture away from home to challenge Cumberland at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Clippers will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight. As for La Salle Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Bishop Hendricken at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Rams' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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