Jefferson had lost 12 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-17 to make it 13. They lost 11-1 to the Lincoln Lancers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Jeff Saint of the 14-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Jefferson saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabe Garcia, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for Lincoln, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 matchups by six runs or more this season.
On Lincoln's side, Byron Leyva made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Leyva has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Yon Perez, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Cairo Holguin, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jefferson will face off against DSST: Montview at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.21 runs per game on average), something the Jeff Saint will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lincoln, they will take on Fort Lupton at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lancers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bluedevils have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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