Baseball Recap: Living Word Lutheran Takes a Loss

Living Word Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Campbellsport Cougars.

Easton Oliver

Base on Balls Against

04/14/25 vs Campbellsport	2
04/12/25 vs Martin Luther	1
04/08/25 @ Kenosha Christian Life	0
04/03/25 @ Grafton	2

Easton Oliver was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Gavin LaPerriere made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.

Living Word Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Campbellsport, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Living Word Lutheran will challenge St. John's Northwestern Military Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Timberwolves are facing the Lancers at the right time seeing as the Lancers are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Campbellsport, they will head out on the road to face off against Mayville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cougars 2.4, the Cardinals 0.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.