Baseball Game Preview: Lutheran Crusaders vs. Pawnee Indians

Lutheran is 0-10 against Pawnee since May of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Crusaders will be playing at home against the Indians at 4:30 p.m. Lutheran has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Lutheran came up short against St. Teresa on Friday, falling 22-6.

Meanwhile, Pawnee came up short against Taylorville on Tuesday and fell 7-2. The loss continues a trend for the Indians in their meetings with the Tornadoes: they've now lost four in a row.

Pawnee's defeat dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Lutheran, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5.

Lutheran suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Pawnee in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Crusaders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.