Lincoln is 1-7 against Dickinson since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Lions are taking a road trip to take on the Rams at 4:30 p.m. Lincoln has given up an average of 20.6 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lincoln fell victim to Memorial and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 27-0 to the Tigers. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Lions' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous four contest, Dickinson brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. Everything went their way against University Academy Charter on Tuesday as they made off with a 22-3 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Rams as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Alana Diaz was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Diaz was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Nadine Mendoza was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with five stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Rosi Almonte was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
Lincoln's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Dickinson, their record now sits at 3-10.
Lincoln suffered a grim 21-11 defeat to Dickinson when the teams last played on April 13th. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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