Shoreland Lutheran had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Martin Luther Spartans by a score of 9-6 on Thursday. With that win, Shoreland Lutheran brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Slayton Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits. Smith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Michael Curran was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Like Shoreland Lutheran, Martin Luther also got a great game from a two-way player: Brendan Scheel. On the mound, Scheel pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Nastacio Sanchez tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Scheel scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Sanchez scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Martin Luther was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Shoreland Lutheran's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-7. As for Martin Luther, their record is now 4-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shoreland Lutheran will face off against Kettle Moraine Lutheran at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Kettle Moraine Lutheran will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Shoreland Lutheran surely won't give up without a fight. As for Martin Luther, they will head out on the road to challenge Dominican at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Dominican is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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