Lincoln was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 13-0 to the Denver South Ravens. Lincoln was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Denver South apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Denver South's part, Finn Royer was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Royer has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Royer was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dylan Coppeck, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Benny Evans, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Denver South, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-10.
Lincoln will head out on the road to take on Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Denver South does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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