Lutheran came out on top against Genoa-Kingston on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Crusaders narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Cogs 8-6. That's more bragging rights for the Crusaders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jake Guse made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Guse was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double. Lutheran is 2-1 when Guse posts three or more RBI, but 4-6 otherwise.
Mason Villafuerte
| 03/28/25 vs Westmont | 3 |
| 03/26/25 vs Belvidere North | 3 |
| 04/21/25 @ Genoa-Kingston | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Rock Falls | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Harvest Christian Academy | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
In other batting news, Mason Villafuerte was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Lutheran's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 2-6 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Nate Ling, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
The victory made it two in a row for Lutheran and bumps their season record up to 6-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Genoa-Kingston, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Lutheran will have a chance to go back-to-back against Genoa-Kingston: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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