Lowell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 10-6 to the Illiana Christian Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lowell of the 9-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Cam Mikulich made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ryan Wellwerts, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Lowell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Illiana Christian's side, the team relied heavily on Isaac VanderWoude, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Tyler Balkema was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Lowell's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Illiana Christian, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Lowell by a score of 11-1 later that day.
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