Wisconsin High School Baseball - Lake Country Lutheran wallops Living Word Lutheran
May 6, 2021: Jackson, WI 53037 Lake Country Lutheran Lightning (Hartland, WI) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Living Word Lutheran Timberwolves (Jackson, WI), 12-0 in a league test.
With the win, Lake Country Lutheran upgrades its record to 6-1 on the season. The Lightning travel to Milwaukee Lutheran (Milwaukee, WI) to battle the Red Knights in a non-league test on Saturday, May 8. The Red Knights come into the test with a record of 0-0.
With the defeat, Living Word Lutheran falls to 1-4 on the season. The Timberwolves travel to St. Francis (St. Francis, WI) to battle the Mariners in a Midwest Classic test on Tuesday, May 11. The Mariners come into the test with a record of 1-3.
Game Summary
Juniors Ben Lubbers (2 IP, 1K) and Josh Pavlik (1 IP, 2 K's) and sophomores Jacob Merten (1 IP, 1 K) and Mike Sterr (1 IP, 1 K) combined to throw a no hitter in game 2 of the 5-inning double-header. Junior Sam Heicher (2 for 2 with a triple and 3 RBIs), junior John Nehls (2 for 3 with an RBI) and sophomore Levi Benes (2 for 3 with an RBI) lead the offense along with a triple off the bat of senior Gavin Theis and a double from junior Josh Pavlik.
The LCL Lightning are now 6-1 overall and 5-0 in conference. Living Word Lutheran is 1-4 overall and 1-3 in conference.