Lynbrook is 2-8 against Milpitas since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Lynbrook Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Milpitas Trojans at 4:00 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Lynbrook was handed a 13-point defeat in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against Monta Vista on Tuesday. Lynbrook came out on top in a nail-biter against Monta Vista and snuck past 7-5. The win was just what Lynbrook needed coming off of an 18-5 loss in their prior match.
Ian Neyens made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Neyens has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Neyens was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dylan White, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played. Diego Perez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Milpitas came tearing into Saturday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Warriors 4-2.
Benson Foy was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Lynbrook's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10. As for Milpitas, their win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lynbrook has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Milpitas struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Lynbrook might still be hurting after the 10-2 defeat they got from Milpitas when the teams last played back in March. Will Lynbrook 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 baseball content.
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