Luther Prep had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the St. John's Northwestern Military Academy Lancers on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for Luther Prep, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Owen Proctor was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Proctor was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Nathan Vance was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Micah Westendorf was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Like Luther Prep, St. John's Northwestern Military Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: David Schroettner. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Schroettner was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Nate Schreiber was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Damien Dax, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Luther Prep's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for St. John's Northwestern Military Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Luther Prep will challenge Kenosha Christian Life at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for St. John's Northwestern Military Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Heritage Christian at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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