Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 13-5 defeat at the hands of the Stillman Valley Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lutheran of the 17-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Colin Courier was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Leo Scarpaci, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Lutheran now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Stillman Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season.
Lutheran will be playing at home against North Boone at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. North Boone is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Lutheran will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Stillman Valley, they will square off against East Dubuque at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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