The Living Word Lutheran Timberwolves are taking a road trip to take on the Luther Prep Phoenix at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Living Word Lutheran has given up an average of 13.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Living Word Lutheran's offense. They lost 15-0 to Lake Country Lutheran on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 22 runs in the game before, the Timberwolves' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Luther Prep came tearing into Tuesday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Hilltoppers with a sharp 12-2 win. The result was nothing new for the Phoenix, who have now won six games by six runs or more so far this season.
Addy Schmidt was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Anna Frey was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Myah Pederson also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Luther Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive matches.
Luther Prep pushed their record up to 6-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Living Word Lutheran, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-10.
Living Word Lutheran might still be hurting after the 16-1 loss they got from Luther Prep in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Timberwolves avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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