The Greendale Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the Lake Country Lutheran Lightning at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Last Thursday, Greendale came up short against New Berlin West and fell 7-3.
Meanwhile, Lake Country Lutheran entered their tilt with Heritage Christian with nine consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with ten. They came out on top against the Patriots by a score of 5-2 on Friday.
Gavin Baranyk spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Preston Manthei, who went 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and a stolen base. Gavin Schieffer was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Greendale has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season. As for Lake Country Lutheran, they pushed their record up to 22-2 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Greendale skirted past Lake Country Lutheran 4-3 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Greendale since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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