The Manitowoc Lutheran Lancers are taking a road trip to square off against the Hilbert Wolves at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Manitowoc Lutheran has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hilbert hit Manitowoc Lutheran with a seven-run first inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lancers came up short against the Wolves, falling 11-3. The Lancers' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
For Hilbert's part, Spencer Karls made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Karls is becoming a predictor of Hilbert's success: when he allows at most three hits the team is 3-1 (and 0-6 when he doesn't). Karls was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That run marked the first that he has scored this season.
In other batting news, Max Schneider was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Peter Kesler was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Hilbert and bumps their season record up to 4-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Manitowoc Lutheran, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Hilbert's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Manitowoc Lutheran hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. It's a different story for Hilbert, though, as they've only averaged .233. Will they be able to contain Manitowoc Lutheran's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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