Softball Recap: Lincoln Wins Going Away Against Del Mar

Lions

Margin (Wins)

03/04/25 vs Hill	27
02/28/25 @ San Jose	23
04/30/25 @ Del Mar	22
03/21/25 @ Oak Grove	13
03/06/25 @ Cupertino	13

Lincoln was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Del Mar on Wednesday. The Lions were the clear victors by a 22-0 margin over the Dons. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won seven contests by seven runs or more so far this season.

Eva Vasquez and Carina Reuterskiold made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Vasquez tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Reuterskiold struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances. At bat, Vasquez went 1-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double, while Reuterskiold went 3-for-5 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most RBI Reuterskiold has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Jocelyn Hernandez was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four runs, three doubles, and one stolen base. That stolen base was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Olivia Diaz, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double.

Lincoln always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .524. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Lincoln's record is now 11-7. As for Del Mar, their loss dropped their record down to 3-10.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Lincoln is set to challenge their familiar foe Oak Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Del Mar will face off against rival Live Oak at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.