Baseball Recap: Loretto Takes a Loss

Loretto was the 6-5 winner over Lewis County when they last played one another on Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Mustangs fell 6-1 to the Panthers on Tuesday.

Casen Springer

Base on Balls Against

04/01/25 @ Battle Creek	2
04/08/25 vs Lewis County	1
03/25/25 @ Summertown	1

Casen Springer was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off nine hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Loretto is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 3-12 otherwise. Springer was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.

Springer wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Grant Fisher, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.

Loretto has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. As for Lewis County, their victory bumped their record up to 8-11.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Loretto will host Columbia Central at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Lewis County, they will square off against Wayne County at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.