The Manitowoc Lutheran Lancers will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Mishicot Indians at 4:30 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Manitowoc Lutheran comes in on three and Mishicot on eight.
Manitowoc Lutheran had a rough season last year, but they look ready to turn that poor record around this year. They came out on top against Hilbert by a score of 7-3 on Thursday.
Caden Stanzel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Stanzel was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other pitching news, Brayden Zirbel tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Wesley Hecker, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Brooks, who scored three runs and stole a base.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Mishicot ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over St. Mary Catholic. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Mishicot has scored all year.
Brady Urbanek was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Manitowoc Lutheran's win bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Mishicot, they pushed their record up to 8-1 with that victory, which was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Manitowoc Lutheran has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Mishicot struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Manitowoc Lutheran suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Mishicot in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Manitowoc Lutheran have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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