While Placer couldn't quite beat Lincoln on Thursday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 13-point loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Placer Hillmen fell just short of the Lincoln Fighting Zebras by a score of 4-2. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Placer in their matchups with Lincoln: they've now lost three in a row.
Jack Williamson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Jack Addison made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Lincoln's side, their win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jake Redding, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Kenny Winters was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Placer's loss dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Lincoln, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-3-1.
While Placer had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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