The Lincoln Mustangs will head out on the road to take on the Mt. Eden Monarchs at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Lincoln's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three games.
Lincoln scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 28-1 margin over Burton. With that win, Lincoln brought their scoring average up to 7.8 runs per game.
Luke Toloski made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Toloski was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with four runs, two triples, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kieran Baker, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Colin Smith was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Mt. Eden can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They came out on top against Arroyo by a score of 3-0.
Like Lincoln, Mt. Eden also got a great game from a two-way player: Cristian Alvarenga. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Alvarenga was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a triple.
Alvarenga wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mateo Romo, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Lincoln's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-8. As for Mt. Eden, their record now sits at 2-5.
Lincoln's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's match. Lincoln has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Mt. Eden, though, as they've been averaging only 0.4 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Lincoln continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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