It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Shoreland Lutheran ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Catholic Central Hilltoppers, sneaking past 9-7. The victory continues a trend for the Pacers in their matchups with the Hilltoppers: they've now won five in a row.
Gretta Craig spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned runs on ten hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
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At the plate, Autumn Hart was incredible, going 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Kennedy Kasten was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three RBI and one triple.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Shoreland Lutheran kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
Shoreland Lutheran's record now sits at 7-14. As for Catholic Central, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-14.
Coming up, Shoreland Lutheran will face off against Lake Country Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lightning have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.38 runs per game on average), something the Pacers will no doubt try to take advantage of. Catholic Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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