Lincoln West is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will host John Hay at 5:00 p.m.
Lincoln West is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They came up short against Fairless, falling 13-1.
Meanwhile, John Hay was able to grind out a solid victory over Richmond Heights on Monday, taking the game 16-12.
Sam Kozak was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Kozak was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, John Hay let Kenn Pilier and Beau Harris Jr run wild. Pilier went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two doubles, while Harris Jr scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Those two doubles gave Pilier a new career-high. Elijah Scwhab was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3.
Lincoln West couldn't quite finish off John Hay when the teams last played back in April of 2023 and fell 5-3. Will Lincoln West have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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