Lincoln Academy's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Gardiner Tigers by a score of 10-6. The high-scoring effort was just what Lincoln Academy needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
AJ Giberson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lucas Houghton, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Owen Cotta was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
On Gardiner's side, Gage McGrane was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Chase Burgess, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Lincoln Academy's win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 7-7. As for Gardiner, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lincoln Academy will stay at home for another game and welcome Morse at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gardiner will take on Leavitt at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Leavitt will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Gardiner surely won't give up without a fight.
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