After flying high against Elizabeth last Tuesday, Lutheran came back down to earth. The Lutheran Lions fell victim to a rough 17-6 defeat at the hands of the Chatfield Chargers on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lutheran of the 11-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Eli Morgan made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Wade Thewes was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Chatfield's side, Colin Metz was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run and four runs. Another player making a difference was JR Harpstreith, who scored two runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Lutheran now has a losing record at 4-5-1. As for Chatfield, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-7-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lutheran will take on Resurrection Christian at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Chatfield, they will be playing at home against Regis Jesuit at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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