For the second straight game, Lincoln will face off against Ann Sobrato. The Lions will host the Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Lincoln 2.6, Ann Sobrato 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Lincoln is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Ann Sobrato just ended the team's 12-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Lions have suffered since May 23, 2024.
For Ann Sobrato's part, Liam Bettencourt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits.
At the plate, DJ Vallejo and Vince Pomo did most of the damage at the plate: Vallejo went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double, while Pomo went 1-for-4 with two runs and one triple. That triple marked the first that Pomo has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Braylen Belardes, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Ann Sobrato was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive games.
The victory snapped Ann Sobrato's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 15-5 record. As for Lincoln, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lincoln has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Ann Sobrato struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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