Stoney Creek came tearing into Saturday's game with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Lutheran North Mustangs onto the board and left with a 1-0 win. Give Stoney Creek's pitching crew some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
For Lutheran North's part, Claire Shannon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up six Ks. Shannon has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Stoney Creek pushed their record up to 8-2 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Lutheran North, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-16.
Stoney Creek will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Adams, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Stoney Creek's pitching crew has only allowed 0.9 runs per game this season, so Adams' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lutheran North, they will be playing at home against Romeo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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