Melrose-Mindoro is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 20-2 to the Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran Lancers on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Melrose-Mindoro of the 8-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran's part, Carter Rutz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Rutz has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances. Rutz was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Christian Koenig was incredible, going 5-for-6 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Daniel Kloke, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Melrose-Mindoro's loss dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Melrose-Mindoro will head out on the road to face off against Cashton on Saturday. Cashton is coming into the game with four straight defeats at home, meaning Melrose-Mindoro will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran will take on Elmwood/Plum City at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.7 runs per game this season.
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