Manitowoc Lutheran won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Thursday. They lost 11-3 to the Reedsville Panthers. Manitowoc Lutheran was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Reedsville apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Monday.
Logan Haupt put in work while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched. Haupt was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Brayden Bennett made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three RBI.
On Reedsville's side, Levi Korstad spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. Korstad has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nathan Christensen, who went 1-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Kodie Bubolz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Manitowoc Lutheran has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season. As for Reedsville, their win bumped their record up to 7-11.
Manitowoc Lutheran will be playing in front of their home fans against New Holstein at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. New Holstein is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Manitowoc Lutheran will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Reedsville, they will challenge Brillion at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Reedsville will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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