The Lincoln Abes will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Hazen Highlanders at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Lincoln was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a tough 18-12 loss at the hands of Spanaway Lake.
Joy Wilde and Kaydence Pugh stepped up to the plate in a big way. Wilde went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and a triple, while Pugh went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Williams, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Hazen got the win against Eastside Catholic on Monday by a conclusive 10-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Hazen.
Sofia Ayala Ayala-cordova was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). Ayala Ayala-cordova has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Ayala Ayala-cordova was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Hazen let Mariah McCullough and Natalie Grossnickle loose on the outfield. McCullough scored three runs while going 4-for-4, while Grossnickle scored a run and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kenzie Galliano, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Hazen, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 4-3 record this season.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Lincoln hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .349. However, it's not like Hazen struggles in that department as they've averaged .331. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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