It was a good run, but Kettle Moraine Lutheran unfortunately witnessed the end of their 21-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Homestead Highlanders by a score of 3-1. Kettle Moraine Lutheran was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Homestead apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Homestead's part, Charlie Blume looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Griffin Bowers was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
Kettle Moraine Lutheran's loss ended a 16-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 21-4. As for Homestead, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-13.
Kettle Moraine Lutheran will take on Slinger at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Kettle Moraine Lutheran has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Homestead, they will head out on the road to square off against Wisconsin Lutheran at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Wisconsin Lutheran's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Homestead's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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