For the second straight game, Lutheran will face off against Oakland Christian. The Warriors will challenge the Lancers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lutheran will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
While Lutheran's win against Oakland Christian wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Warriors narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Lancers 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Warriors have posted since May 17, 2025.
AJ Ruelle was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted over his last six matchups. Another player making a difference was Joey Hollyer, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Oakland Christian has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-7-1 record this season. As for Lutheran, their victory bumped their record up to 9-4.
Oakland Christian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lutheran hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. It's a different story for Oakland Christian, though, as they've only averaged .210. Will they be able to contain Lutheran's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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