Genoa-Kingston extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 3-11 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lutheran Crusaders. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Cogs have suffered since April 5, 2024.
As for Lutheran, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-7. The game was the first time they have beaten Genoa-Kingston on their field since June 2, 2021.
For Lutheran's part, Jake Guse made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Guse was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double. Lutheran is 2-1 when Guse posts three or more RBI, but 4-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, Mason Villafuerte was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Nate Ling was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
While Genoa-Kingston had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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