| 04/16/24 - Home | 17-1 W |
| 04/15/24 - Away | 18-2 W |
| 05/09/23 - Away | 14-0 W |
| 05/08/23 - Home | 11-4 W |
| 03/31/22 - Home | 15-2 W |
| + 5 more games |
Lutheran West is a perfect 10-0 against Brooklyn since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Longhorns will host the Hurricanes at 4:30 p.m. Lutheran West has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Brooklyn is facing Lutheran West at the wrong time: Lutheran West suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They came up short against the Invaders, falling 18-5. The Longhorns have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lutheran West saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jeansiel Vargas Ortiz, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Those hits marked the first that Vargas Ortiz got this season. Another was Brandon Schneider, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Brooklyn, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over Open Door Christian on Thursday.
Aiden Starr made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Starr was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
In other batting news, Brooklyn let Dominic Pytel and Jaydan DeLuca run wild. Pytel scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while DeLuca scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Mason Vega was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Lutheran West's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Brooklyn, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Brooklyn's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lutheran West has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. It's a different story for Brooklyn, though, as they've only averaged .333. Will they be able to contain Lutheran West's hitters?
Lutheran West took their victory against Brooklyn when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 17-1 score. Do the Longhorns have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Hurricanes turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
