In what's become a running theme this season, Lincoln East gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Omaha Westside Warriors a 9-0 shutout. Lincoln East is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 16 straight.
Carter Mick tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over 5.1 innings pitched.
On the hitting side, AJ Evasco was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Troy Peltz, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run and three RBI.
On Omaha Westside's side, Jay Coughlin was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits.
Lincoln East pushed their record up to 29-1 with that win, which was their 25th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Omaha Westside, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-15 record this season.
Lincoln East will take on Millard North at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. The last three games Millard North has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Omaha Westside does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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