Gardiner was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lincoln Academy Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gardiner of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
Gage McGrane was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Chase Burgess, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Lincoln Academy's side, 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. Giberson has been consistent recently: 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.
Gardiner's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Lincoln Academy, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gardiner will take on Leavitt at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Leavitt is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Lincoln Academy, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Morse, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m.
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