Lincoln extended their losing streak to eight on Monday, dropping their season record down to 1-9 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Cranston East Thunderbolts. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Lions have suffered against the Thunderbolts since May 24, 2016.
Lincoln got a good showing from Brennan Robert, who pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
At the plate, Lincoln saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucas Marshall, who went 2-for-3 with one run. Isaac Cabral also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
As for Cranston East, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-8. That looming 4-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Cranston East's side, Damien Wholey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up ten Ks.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Lincoln will square off against rival Coventry at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Cranston East is set to challenge their familiar foe La Salle Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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