Lincoln fell victim to Pioneer and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Patriots. The Fighting Zebras were not able to make up for their defeat to the Patriots from their previous meeting back in February of 2024.
Ava Ornelas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Lincoln saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Charlotte Grandin, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
Lincoln has also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for Pioneer, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season.
Lincoln will be playing at home against Bear River at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Fighting Zebras' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bruins have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Pioneer, they will venture away from home to square off against Vacaville at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 12.1 runs per game this season.
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