The Lincoln Prep Lightning will head out on the road to take on the Superior Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Lincoln Prep came up short against Mogollon and fell 4-1. Lincoln Prep has struggled against Mogollon recently, as their contest on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Michael DeBratto made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Lincoln Prep hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mogollon struck out seven times.
Meanwhile, Superior had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Joseph City 14-0. That 14 run margin sets a new team best for Superior this season.
Jared Toner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Toner was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on James Vasquez, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Nicholas Rabago was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Lincoln Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Superior, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10.
Lincoln Prep's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. Lincoln Prep has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Superior, though, as they've been averaging only 1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Lincoln Prep continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Lincoln Prep's way against Superior in their previous matchup last Thursday as Lincoln Prep made off with a 15-8 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lincoln Prep since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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