Sadly, Warren County Tech is still looking for their first win of the season after five matchups. Their rough 27-5 defeat to the Lincoln Leadership Academy Lions on Monday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Warren County Tech of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Lincoln Leadership Academy's part, Jonathan Panariello made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Panariello has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Panariello was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Lincoln Leadership Academy let Darvin Polanco and Nick Estrella loose on the outfield. Polanco got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base, while Estrella scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Richardy Fernandez, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Warren County Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Lincoln Leadership Academy, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Warren County Tech will head out on the road to take on Hopatcong at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopatcong is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Warren County Tech will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Lincoln Leadership Academy will take on La Academia Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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