Luther Prep had lost five straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 3-6 to make it six. They came up short against the Living Word Lutheran Timberwolves, falling 9-0. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Phoenix's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Living Word Lutheran, they now have a winning record of 5-4. The result was nothing new for the Timberwolves, who have now won four matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
For Living Word Lutheran's part, Luther Prep's batters probably weren't too happy with Easton Oliver, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 12 Ks (he gave up a single walk). Oliver has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jackson Oliver, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Owen Sather was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Living Word Lutheran beat Luther Prep by a score of 13-1 later that day.
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