For the second straight game, Ann Sobrato will face off against Lincoln. The Bulldogs will head out to square off against the Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Ann Sobrato has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Ann Sobrato's win against Lincoln wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bulldogs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Lions on Tuesday. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Liam Bettencourt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Ann Sobrato let DJ Vallejo and Vince Pomo run wild. 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.
With the loss, Lincoln broke their 12-game winning streak and moved their record to 19-5. As for Ann Sobrato, their victory bumped their record up to 15-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ann Sobrato has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Lincoln struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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