Racine Lutheran/Prairie had lost six straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-18 to make it seven. They came up short against the Shoreland Lutheran Pacers, falling 15-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pacers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-2 on Tuesday.
As for Shoreland Lutheran, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-8-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games.
For Shoreland Lutheran's part, Michael Curran was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Curran was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Shoreland Lutheran's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-8-1 when he doesn't).
In other pitching news, Robert Triplett looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Shoreland Lutheran is undefeated when Triplett allows one or fewer earned runs, but 6-8-1 otherwise.
Back at the plate, Slayton Smith was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of James Craig, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Racine Lutheran/Prairie wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 6-3 victory against Living Word Lutheran on the 16th. As for Shoreland Lutheran, they have also already played their next game, an 11-5 loss against Mayville on the 19th.
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