Lincoln has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Mt. Hope Huskies at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
Lincoln can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. They put the hurt on Barrington with a sharp 18-6 victory.
Lauren Cipriano was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cipriano has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Cipriano was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Mariana Xavier was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Madilyn Sheehan, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Mt. Hope was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 21-7 to Scituate.
Ava Waddell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Julia Allen was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Lincoln has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. As for Mt. Hope, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
Mt. Hope's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lincoln hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. It's a different story for Mt. Hope, though, as they've only averaged .217. Will they be able to contain Lincoln's hitters?
Lincoln might still be hurting after the 9-1 loss they got from Mt. Hope in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Lincoln have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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