Recap: Luther Cougars vs. Cathedral Prep Crusaders
Luther had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victor by an 11-3 margin over the Cathedral Prep Crusaders.
Lenny Cruz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Cruz was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dylan Younghese, who scored a run and stole six bases while going 1-for-3. Brian Perovic was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Luther will face off against Smithtown Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Cathedral Prep, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Sacred Heart at 4:30 p.m. on April 2nd.
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