Balboa is 0-10 against Lincoln since April of 2019 but things could change on Wednesday. The Buccaneers will head out to face off against the Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. Balboa has given up an average of 19.1 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Balboa couldn't beat Westmoor on Monday even though they stacked four runs on them in the first inning. The Buccaneers came up short against the Rams, falling 19-8. On the bright side, the eight- run performance marked the Buccaneers' highest-scoring game to date.
Nick Gwinn made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Trent Wiley, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Lincoln came up short against Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory on Tuesday and fell 5-2. The Mustangs have struggled against the Fightin' Irish recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Wyatt Toloski was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
Balboa's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Lincoln, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Balboa's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Buccaneers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Lincoln, though, as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Balboa continue to outrun the ball?
Balboa suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Lincoln when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Buccaneers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
