In what's become a running theme this season, Lincoln Lutheran gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. Everything went their way against the Centennial Broncos as the Lincoln Lutheran Warriors made off with an 18-4 win. Lincoln Lutheran's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mason Dawes and Will Guyton made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Dawes tossed two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Guyton pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dawes has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Dawes scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Guyton scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Lincoln Lutheran got a massive performance out of Braxton Glines, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Alex Ohnoutka, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Lincoln Lutheran's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs per game. As for Centennial, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Lincoln Lutheran will be playing in front of their home fans against Central City/Centura at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Lincoln Lutheran: 3.3, Central City/Centura: 4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Centennial, they will head out on the road to take on Thurston-Cuming County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Centennial is facing Thurston-Cuming County at the right time seeing as Thurston-Cuming County is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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