Manitowoc Lincoln waltzed into their matchup on Monday with eight straight wins... but they left with nine. They skirted past the Green Bay Preble Hornets 11-10. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Manitowoc Lincoln also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Manitowoc Lincoln got a great performance from Seth Gibeault as he pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Gibeault has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Manitowoc Lincoln let Zach Bradl and Cade Grapentine loose on the outfield. Bradl scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Grapentine scored a run while going 2-for-4. Evan Vogt was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Green Bay Preble's side, Branson Kent and Damian Wyckoff stepped up to the plate in a big way. Kent scored two runs, while Wyckoff scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Manitowoc Lincoln's victory was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-1. As for Green Bay Preble, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-11.
Manitowoc Lincoln will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Ashwaubenon at 4:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Manitowoc Lincoln: 2.9, Ashwaubenon: 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Green Bay Preble, they will head out on the road to face off against Pulaski at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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