St. Michael fell victim to University Lab and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the University Lab Cubs. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, St. Michael's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Luke Averett was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (he also only allowed one walk).
St. Michael has not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season. As for University Lab, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 15-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Michael will take on West Feliciana at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. West Feliciana will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something St. Michael surely won't give up without a fight. As for University Lab, they will be playing at home against Port Allen at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. University Lab will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak alive.
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