Illinois Lutheran extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-7 in the process. They lost 15-5 to the Gardner-South Wilmington Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-1 on Tuesday.
Zach Zagone made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. That run was his first of the season.
As for Gardner-South Wilmington, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-16. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.5 runs over those games.
On Gardner-South Wilmington's side, Cameron Gray was a standout: he went a perfect 1-for-1 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Gray a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Reed Millette, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Illinois Lutheran and Gardner-South Wilmington are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Chargers will venture away from home to challenge St. Edward at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Gardner-South Wilmington, they will welcome Seneca at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers are facing the Fighting Irish at the right time seeing as the Fighting Irish are stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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