Baseball Recap: Lowell Wins Going Away Against Griffith

Lowell's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Griffith Panthers 12-0. The Red Devils' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Ryan Wellwerts

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/17/25 @ Griffith	4
04/23/24 vs Hanover Central	3
04/25/24 @ Hebron	2
04/09/24 vs Rensselaer Central	2
04/10/25 @ Highland	1

The team relied heavily on Ryan Wellwerts, who went 1-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zak Scharnke, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

Lowell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Griffith only posted an OBP of .238.

Lowell now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Griffith, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-2.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lowell will challenge Illiana Christian at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Red Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 11.6 runs per game this season. As for Griffith, they will take on Thornton Fractional South at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Panthers are facing the Red Wolves at the right time seeing as the Red Wolves are stuck on a three-game losing streak.