On Friday, Lincoln Southwest faced Creighton Prep in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks won by a run and slipped past the Creighton Prep Junior Jays 5-4. The victory was some much needed relief for Lincoln Southwest as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Linkin Dush looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Dayton Engelbart was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
On Creighton Prep's side, Tony Coniglio was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Michael Sall, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Lincoln Southwest's win bumped their record up to 12-7. As for Creighton Prep, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 11-10.
Lincoln Southwest didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 10-0 loss vs. Lincoln East on the 19th. Creighton Prep has also already played their next contest, a 12-3 victory against Burke on the 19th.
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