Del Mar fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Lincoln on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lincoln Lions. Del Mar was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Lincoln apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Wednesday.
Kyle McClements was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. McClements has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. McClements was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
McClements wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jalen Winters, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Lincoln's side, Jayden Peters spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
Del Mar has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season. As for Lincoln, they pushed their record up to 19-4 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Del Mar will take on Piedmont Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Piedmont Hills' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Del Mar's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lincoln, they will head out on the road to square off against Oak Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Lincoln is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.9 runs per game this season.
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