Lutheran hadn't done well against Dixon recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Crusaders skirted past the Dukes & Duchesses 5-3. The Crusaders haven't had any issues with the Dukes & Duchesses recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Logan Curington was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Villafuerte, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Lutheran always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .579. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March.
Crusaders
| 05/15/25 @ Dixon | 5-3 |
| 05/08/25 @ Oregon | 11-4 |
| 05/06/25 @ Stillman Valley | 17-8 |
| 04/29/25 @ Winnebago | 7-6 |
| 04/28/25 @ Rockford Christian | 7-6 |
| + 2 more games |
Lutheran's win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-9. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Dixon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-10 record this season.
Lutheran and Dixon are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Crusaders will venture away from home to take on Dakota at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Indians will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Lutheran surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dixon, they will head out to challenge Rochelle at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Dukes & Duchesses are facing the Hubs at the right time seeing as the Hubs are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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