For the second straight game, Luther Prep will face off against University School of Milwaukee. The Phoenix will head out to face off against the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Luther Prep is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
On Tuesday, Luther Prep came up short against University School of Milwaukee and fell 10-5.
For University School of Milwaukee's part, Will Reese was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Reese was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Augie Baum and Bryce Irwin did most of the damage at the plate: Baum got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Irwin went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Those three runs gave Baum a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Ciralsky, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Luther Prep's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for University School of Milwaukee, their record now sits at 11-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Luther Prep has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like University School of Milwaukee struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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