Baseball Preview: Martin Luther Spartans vs. Shoreland Lutheran Pacers
The Martin Luther Spartans will be playing at home against the Shoreland Lutheran Pacers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Martin Luther is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Martin Luther will bounce into Thursday's match after beating Shoreland Lutheran, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Martin Luther put the hurt on Shoreland Lutheran with a sharp 13-3 victory on Tuesday. That ten run margin sets a new team best for Martin Luther this season.
Mason Robertson looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Martin Luther let Tino Pozos and Nathan Wolf loose on the outfield. Pozos scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Wolf scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Nathan Wise, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Martin Luther's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Shoreland Lutheran, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Martin Luther has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Shoreland Lutheran struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.2. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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