Grand Island got themselves on the board against Lincoln High on Wednesday, but Lincoln High never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 16-0 margin over the Links. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for the Islanders this season.
Aldo Martinez looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Brock Cushing and Endry Lauriero did most of the damage at the plate: Cushing scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Lauriero scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Broxton Barrientos was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Islanders
| 04/09/25 @ Lincoln High | 58.7% |
| 04/07/25 vs North Platte | 44.8% |
| 04/03/25 @ Millard South | 40.6% |
| 03/31/25 vs Lincoln East | 33.3% |
| 03/28/25 vs Omaha Central | 57.7% |
| + 11 more games |
Grand Island always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .587. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
The victory made it two in a row for Grand Island and bumps their season record up to 5-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 1 runs in those games. As for Lincoln High, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Coming up, Grand Island will head out to challenge Norfolk at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lincoln High, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Kearney at 10:00 a.m. The Bearcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Links' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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