
Crusaders
05/05/25 vs Scott County Central | 20 |
04/14/25 @ Ellington | 19 |
04/15/25 vs East Carter | 15 |
04/08/25 vs St. Vincent | 13 |
05/08/25 vs Delta | 11 |
Saxony Lutheran had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Delta on Thursday. The Crusaders blew past the Bobcats 13-2. Considering the Crusaders have won eight games by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Kai McDowell, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Korby Engert was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Saxony Lutheran always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .697. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Delta only posted an OBP of .423.
The win (which was Saxony Lutheran's fourth in a row) raised their record to 13-7. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Delta, their defeat was their 14th straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-18.
Coming up, Saxony Lutheran will face off against Chaffee at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Delta, they will challenge Charleston at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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