Shoreland Lutheran won the last time they faced Racine Lutheran/Prairie and things went their way on Thursday too. The Pacers put the hurt on the Crusaders with a sharp 15-2 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pacers.
Michael Curran made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Curran was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Shoreland Lutheran: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-8-1 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Robert Triplett looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Shoreland Lutheran's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is undefeated (and 6-8-1 when he doesn't).
Slayton Smith
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Back at the plate, Slayton Smith was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. James Craig was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Shoreland Lutheran's record now sits at 10-8-1. As for Racine Lutheran/Prairie, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-18.
Looking ahead, Shoreland Lutheran will look to defend their home field on Monday against Mayville at 5:00 p.m. As for Racine Lutheran/Prairie, they will host Living Word Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last four games the Timberwolves have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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