Wisconsin High School Baseball - Luther Prep edged by Lake Country Lutheran
May 18, 2022: Hartland, WI 53029 The Lake Country Lutheran Lightning got by the visiting Luther Prep Phoenix baseball team by a count of 4-3 in Wednesday's non-league bout.
The Lightning now possess a 18-3 record. They take the field next when they host St. Francis for a Midwest Classic bout on Thursday, May 19. Lake Country Lutheran will face a Mariners team coming off a 17-2 league loss to Lake Country Lutheran (Hartland, WI). The Mariners record now stands at 9-6.
Next, the Phoenix face the Lakeside Lutheran Warriors (Lake Mills, WI) in a Capitol - North bout, on Thursday, May 19. Luther Prep will attempt to move on its 10-4 season record. The Warriors enter the bout with a 11-9 record after their 12-9 non-league win over Slinger (Slinger, WI).
Game Summary
Lake Country Lutheran got excellent pitching from Jack Poellot (5 innings, 6 K's, Win) and Carter Dauenhauer (2 innings, 3 K's, Save) in this non-conference victory over a good Luther Prep team. The Lightning scattered 10 hits on offense including 2 each and 1 RBI from Gunnar Grosenick (double), Sam Heicher (double), and Jack Poellot. LCL is now 18-3 overall and 11-2 in conference.