Monday just wasn't the day for Rocky Mountain Lutheran's offense. They suffered a rough 9-0 loss at the hands of the Dawson School Mustangs on Monday. Rocky Mountain Lutheran has not had much luck with Dawson School recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
For Dawson School's part, Jimmy Leuchten made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Leuchten was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Shelton Johnson was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Milo Richtel, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Rocky Mountain Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Dawson School, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rocky Mountain Lutheran's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jefferson is coming into the contest with four straight losses on the road, meaning Rocky Mountain Lutheran will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Dawson School, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Dayspring Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. Dayspring Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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