Manitowoc Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Howards Grove Tigers by a score of 7-6. That's two games in a row now that Manitowoc Lutheran has lost by just one run.
Noah Lukasek made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Howards Grove's side, Brady Heling was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Trey Sixel was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Manitowoc Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Howards Grove, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-10-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manitowoc Lutheran will take on St. Mary Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. St. Mary Catholic will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Manitowoc Lutheran surely won't give up without a fight. As for Howards Grove, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Random Lake at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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