Weld Central fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Strasburg on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Indians by a score of 4-3. The Rebels haven't had much luck with the Indians recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.

Luke Witzel
04/14/25 @ Strasburg | 15 |
04/08/25 vs Platte Valley | 10 |
03/28/25 @ Eagle Valley | 10 |
Luke Witzel put in work no matter where he played. He struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Witzel wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aidan Grainer, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Weld Central now has a losing record of 6-7. As for Strasburg, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Coincidentally, Weld Central and Strasburg will both be playing Resurrection Christian the next time they take the field. The Rebels will host the Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Indians will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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