Manitowoc Lutheran fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Brillion on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Brillion Lions by a score of 8-7. Manitowoc Lutheran has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Derek Laabs made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Brayden Bennett, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Manitowoc Lutheran was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Brillion's side, Landon Mathes made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over 4.1 innings pitched. Mathes has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mathes was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Mathes wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jaden Bastian, who went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two RBI. Bastian has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Cole Dvorachek was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with an RBI.
Manitowoc Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Brillion, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-3.
Manitowoc Lutheran is on the road again on Saturday to play Howards Grove at 4:45 p.m. Manitowoc Lutheran is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Brillion, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Kiel at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Kiel will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Brillion surely won't give up without a fight.
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