Lincoln and Rocklin squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Lincoln had to settle for second. They fell 8-3 to the Rocklin Thunder. Lincoln was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Rocklin apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Brady Dobson was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
On Rocklin's side, Daniel Panteloglow tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Panteloglow has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Tucker Baird, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Grant Munoz, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Lincoln has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-12-2 record this season. As for Rocklin, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 22-8.
Lincoln does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rocklin, they will challenge Franklin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Franklin will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Rocklin surely won't give up without a fight.
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