For the second straight game, Oakmont will face off against Lincoln. The Vikings will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Fighting Zebras at 4:00 p.m. Oakmont is on a nine-game streak of home wins, Lincoln a four-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind.
Oakmont gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Lincoln 4-2.
Jaylan Patterson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ayden Dringenberg, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Oakmont kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lincoln only managed five hits.
The loss snapped Lincoln's winning streak at eight games and leaves them with a 17-6 record. As for Oakmont, their win bumped their record up to 20-5.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Oakmont hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Lincoln struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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