Lincoln Baseball beats Chiles in the Regional Semifinal Series

On May 5th, the Lincoln baseball team upset the top seeded Chiles in the regional semifinal clinching the series winning the third and final game of the series advancing to the regional finals against Niceville starting on May 7th.

Game 1

The rivalry series between Lincoln High School and Chiles opened with Lincoln taking an 8-3 win in Game 1 on May 2 behind a strong offensive showing.

Lincoln totaled 11 hits and hit .379 as a team, led by junior Jayson Parker, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBIs. Carson Koch and Chase Fuller each scored twice, while the team also drew six walks to keep pressure on Chiles throughout the game.

Chiles was led by senior S. Dinkelman, who went 3-for-3 with two runs and a home run, but the team managed just six hits overall.

On the mound, senior Ethan LaFuria allowed three runs over 5.1 innings, and sophomore Jacob Rabion closed with 1.2 scoreless innings to secure the win. Chiles pitchers combined to allow 11 hits and eight runs, as Lincoln took a 1-0 lead in the series.

Game 2

Game 2 of the series between Lincoln High School and Chiles flipped the momentum completely, as Chiles won a 1-0 pitchers’ duel.

Chiles was powered by senior pitcher Noah Chavez, who delivered a dominant outing, throwing 6.2 scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts while allowing just four hits. Connor Borges also contributed in relief, helping close out the shutout and secure the win.

Offensively, Chiles managed just four hits, but junior Preston Ritchie delivered the game’s only extra-base hit with a double, driving in the lone run of the game. Senior S. Dinkelman added three walks, helping keep pressure on Lincoln throughout.

Lincoln’s offense struggled after Game 1, managing only five hits and no runs. Junior Colin Walsh took the loss despite a solid outing, allowing just one run over five innings while striking out two. Zachary Burch was effective in relief, tossing two scoreless innings.

Both teams played clean defensively, but Chiles’ pitching edge proved decisive, evening the series at 1-1 heading into the final game.

Game 3

Game 3 of the series between Lincoln High School and Chiles saw Lincoln respond with an 8-4 win on May 3 to clinch the series.

Lincoln’s offense was sharp again, totaling eight runs on eight hits with a .286 team batting average. Junior Jayson Parker continued his strong series, going 2-for-4 with a double, while Cody Garber and Chase Fuller each drove in runs as part of a balanced lineup effort. Lincoln also capitalized on patience at the plate, drawing five walks and consistently putting pressure on Chiles’ pitching staff.

Chiles scored four runs on seven hits, including a home run, but struggled to fully contain Lincoln’s lineup in key innings. Despite the offensive production, Chiles could not keep pace late as Lincoln separated the game in the middle innings.

On the mound, sophomore Jacob Rabion earned the win for Lincoln, allowing three runs over 5.1 innings while striking out four. Fuller also provided a key inning of relief, helping stabilize the game early. Chiles’ pitching staff allowed eight runs overall, with Lincoln’s lineup delivering consistent contact and situational hitting throughout the game.

Lincoln’s defense held steady behind a perfect fielding performance, helping secure the final game and the series win after dropping Game 2.