Oregon extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 10-14 in the process. They lost 11-4 to the Lutheran Crusaders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hawks of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Lutheran, the victory (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 14-7. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games.
For Lutheran's part, Jaxson Schwaneneck made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Schwaneneck has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Lutheran let Jake Guse and Nate Ling run wild. Guse went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base, while Ling went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Ling is becoming a predictor of Lutheran's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-7 when he doesn't). Mason Villafuerte was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two doubles and one run.
Looking ahead, Oregon will venture away from home to take on North Boone at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Hawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Lutheran will be paying especially close attention to Oregon's contest: after Oregon faces off against North Boone, they'll take on Lutheran again at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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