Metro-East Lutheran won against Christ Our Rock Lutheran last Tuesday with 15 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. Everything went the Knights' way against the Bunker Hill Minutemen as they made off with a 15-1 victory. Considering the Knights have won three contests by more than ten runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Matthew Barber was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Barber was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
Drake Luebbert
| 04/07/25 vs Bunker Hill | 4 |
| 03/22/25 vs Cahokia | 3 |
| 03/17/25 vs Dupo | 2 |
| 04/13/24 @ East St. Louis | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Christ Our Rock Lutheran | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Drake Luebbert, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-4. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Thijson Heard was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Metro-East Lutheran now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Bunker Hill, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Metro-East Lutheran will challenge Maryville Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bunker Hill, they will face off against Carlinville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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