Lutheran took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Tri-City, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Crusaders won by a run and slipped past the Tornadoes 10-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Crusaders have posted since April 5, 2024.
Crusaders
| 04/08/25 @ Tri-City | 10-9 |
| 03/31/25 vs Edinburg | 7-3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Bunker Hill | 7-4 |
The win (which was Lutheran's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.0 runs this season. As for Tri-City, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Looking ahead, Tri-City will square off against Calvary at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lutheran will be paying especially close attention to the Tornadoes' matchup: after the Tornadoes faces off against the Saints, they'll take on Lutheran again at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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