Lincoln High was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 16-5 to the Benson Bunnies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Links of the 15-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Nora Davy was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. What's more, she also posted a .667 OBP, which is the highestshe's posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Evie Becher, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Lincoln High hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most two strikeouts in three consecutive contests.
Lincoln High's defeat dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Benson, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-12.
Lincoln High will take on Omaha North at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Omaha North is coming into the match with five straight losses at home, meaning Lincoln High will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Benson, they will square off against Burke on Tuesday.
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