Burton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss. They lost 15-2 to the Lincoln Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Burton of the 17-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Zimry Rucker made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
On Lincoln's side, Noe Lara made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lara was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Lincoln got a massive performance out of Isaiah Dela Rosa, who went 3-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Kieran Baker was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Burton's loss dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Lincoln, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Burton will square off against Washington at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Burton is facing Washington at the right time seeing as Washington is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Lincoln, they will head out on the road to take on The Academy - San Francisco at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Academy - San Francisco will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Lincoln surely won't give up without a fight.
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