It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lincoln had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over the Pleasant Grove Eagles. The win was a breath of fresh air for Lincoln as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Raymond Olivas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brady Dobson, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Diego Davis was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Pleasant Grove's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Justin Dougan, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Lincoln's victory bumped their record up to 16-11-2. As for Pleasant Grove, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 14-15.
Lincoln will take on Rocklin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Rocklin: 3.5, Lincoln: 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. Pleasant Grove does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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