The Thomas Jefferson Spartans will challenge the Lutheran Lions at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Tuesday, Thomas Jefferson came up short against Denver East and fell 15-12. The Spartans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jesus Flores-Sanchez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Noah Klein, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Lutheran couldn't beat Palmer Ridge on Thursday even though they stacked six runs on them in the first inning. The Lions fell just short of the Bears by a score of 13-12. While the Lions didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bears 6-1 in the first period.
Anthony Misch was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. He is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Parker Sorenson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs and one double.
Lutheran's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 9-7. As for Thomas Jefferson, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Thomas Jefferson has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Lutheran struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Thomas Jefferson might still be hurting after the 7-1 loss they got from Lutheran in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
