The Lincoln Mustangs will be playing at home against the Head-Royce Jayhawks at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Lincoln put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 15-1 margin over Galileo. The win made it back-to-back victories for Lincoln.
The team relied heavily on Charles Harding, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Luke Toloski was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Head-Royce earned a 6-3 win over Redwood Christian on Thursday.
Ezra Goldfarb made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Goldfarb has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Goldfarb was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Kento Tsuji was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Davis Lynch, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Lincoln is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-9 record this season. As for Head-Royce, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lincoln has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Head-Royce struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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