Friday just wasn't the day for Alma Center Lincoln's offense. They lost 14-0 to the Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran Lancers on Friday. Alma Center Lincoln's loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
For Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran's part, Carter Rutz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Rutz has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Rutz was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Christian Koenig and Sawyer Sydow did most of the damage at the plate: Koenig scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Sydow scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Mueller, who scored two runs and stole two bases.
Alma Center Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alma Center Lincoln will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Gilman at 5:00 p.m. Alma Center Lincoln is facing Gilman at the right time seeing as Gilman is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran, they will head out on the road to face off against Eleva-Strum at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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