With a playoff game on the line, Michigan Lutheran rose to the challenge on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Eau Claire Beavers a 17-0 shutout. Michigan Lutheran's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ty Johnson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Johnson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last eight games he's played.
In other batting news, Michigan Lutheran let Augie Barnes and Ethan Eggert loose on the outfield. Barnes scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2, while Eggert went 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Barnes has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jonah Eggert, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2.
The win was the third in a row for Michigan Lutheran, bringing their record for this year to 18-13. As for Eau Claire, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-17.
As of now, neither Michigan Lutheran nor Eau Claire have any future games scheduled.
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