Lutheran extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 6-8 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of Novi Christian Academy. Lutheran was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Novi Christian Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Randi Vexler put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two hits in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Bobby Haworth
| 04/22/25 @ Oakland Christian | 4 |
| 05/12/25 @ Novi Christian Academy | 3 |
| 04/04/25 @ Clarenceville | 3 |
| 04/16/25 vs Cranbrook Kingswood | 2 |
| 05/01/25 @ Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, Bobby Haworth was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and two RBI. He has become a key player for Lutheran: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least three hits, but 4-7 otherwise. Nick Rockensuess also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
As for Novi Christian Academy, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 18, 2024.
Like Lutheran, Novi Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Tyler Brown. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Brown was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI.
In other batting news, Novi Christian Academy let Sam Snipes and Brett Polakowski run wild. Snipes went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI, while Polakowski got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs. That's the most RBI Snipes has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Gallagher, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Lutheran didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-1 defeat against Whitmore Lake on the 13th. As for Novi Christian Academy, they will challenge Redford Union at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a 26-game losing streak.
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