Lutheran West has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Independence Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lutheran West is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.
Lutheran West will head out to face Independence after giving up their first home loss of the season on Monday. Lutheran West fell just short of Independence by a score of 4-3. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Lutheran West has scored all season.
Eric Dill spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jonathan Barnes was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Lutheran West's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-3. As for Independence, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 8-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lutheran West has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Independence struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.3. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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