Lincoln has won four straight games at home, while Eagle Rock has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Tigers will host the Eagles at 2:15 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Lincoln's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Franklin with a sharp 10-0 win. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Melody Martinez
| 05/06/26 vs Franklin | 0 |
| 05/01/26 vs Marshall | 1 |
| 04/29/26 vs Bravo | 1 |
| 04/22/26 vs Wilson | 1 |
Melody Martinez tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Val Vences was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaylene Celis, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.
Lincoln was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Eagle Rock made easy work of Wilson on Wednesday and carried off a 14-0 victory.
Marcella Terrazas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Terrazas was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Eagle Rock got a big performance out of AJ Jimenez, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. That's the most runs Jimenez has posted since back in March. Julyssa Castellon was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs.
Lincoln's win bumped their record up to 9-4. As for Eagle Rock, their victory bumped their record up to 12-7.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lincoln hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .393. However, it's not like Eagle Rock struggles in that department as they've averaged .340. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lincoln couldn't quite get it done against Eagle Rock in their previous meeting back in April as they fell 7-2. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
