For the second straight game, Lincoln will face off against Woodland. The Fighting Zebras will face off against the Wolves at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Lincoln 3, Woodland 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Lincoln heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Wednesday. They fell 4-1 to Woodland. The Fighting Zebras' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Woodland's part, Riley Salvemini spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up seven Ks. Salvemini has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Woodland saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cohen Dwyer, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Dwyer has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played.
Woodland's win bumped their record up to 24-9. As for Lincoln, their loss dropped their record down to 22-9.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lincoln hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .328. However, it's not like Woodland struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. 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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