The Whitmore Lake Trojans will head out to face off against the Lutheran Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Whitmore Lake is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy hit Whitmore Lake with a seven-run first inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Trojans lost 10-0 to the Sentinels. The Trojans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Whitmore Lake saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was James Burns, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of Novi Christian Academy.
Randi Vexler put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two hits in nine consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Bobby Haworth was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and two RBI. He has become a key player for Lutheran: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least three hits, but 4-7 otherwise. Nick Rockensuess also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Whitmore Lake's record is now 5-10. As for Lutheran, their record now sits at 6-8.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Whitmore Lake hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .354. However, it's not like Lutheran struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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