The Lincoln Prep Lightning will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Tempe Prep Knights at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Tempe Prep took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Lincoln Prep, who comes in off a win.
Lincoln Prep made up a huge gap compared to their last game against ALA - Ironwood, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Lincoln Prep put the hurt on ALA - Ironwood with a sharp 12-6 victory on Saturday.
Finn Dilley made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Dilley was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jackson Platt, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. Karson Smith was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Tempe Prep's offense. They came up short against Glendale Prep Academy on Friday, falling 15-0.
Lincoln Prep's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-1-1. As for Tempe Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Everything went Lincoln Prep's way against Tempe Prep in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as Lincoln Prep made off with an 18-4 victory. Will Lincoln Prep repeat their success, or does Tempe Prep have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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