After three games on the road, Sierra Lutheran is heading back home. They will take on the Silver Stage Nighthawks at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
On Saturday, Sierra Lutheran came up short against North Tahoe and fell 10-5.
Alan Morales was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Grayson Ricks was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Silver Stage can finally bid farewell to their ten-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They never let Sierra Lutheran onto the board and left with a 7-0 victory. The win was just what Silver Stage needed coming off of a 17-2 defeat in their prior matchup.
Landen Wolf made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Wolf has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Wolf was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base.
In other batting news, Tyler Haroldson was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Cody Shackley, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Sierra Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Silver Stage, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Sierra Lutheran has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Silver Stage struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.4 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Sierra Lutheran suffered a grim 7-0 defeat to Silver Stage in their previous meeting on Thursday. Will Sierra Lutheran have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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