Catholic Central had lost five straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-14 to make it six. They fell just short of the Living Word Lutheran Timberwolves by a score of 3-1. The Hilltoppers were not able to make up for their loss to the Timberwolves from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Living Word Lutheran, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.9 runs on average over those games.
For Living Word Lutheran's part, Easton Oliver made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Oliver has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Oliver wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kaden Weissenburger, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits Weissenburger has posted over his last 11 games.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Catholic Central will challenge Luther Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Living Word Lutheran, they will square off against Racine Lutheran/Prairie at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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