If Howard was feeling good off their 12-2 takedown of Wilde Lake last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Howard Lions fell just short of the Atholton Raiders by a score of 5-3 on Wednesday. Howard was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Atholton apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Atholton's part, Aaron Lutz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Lutz has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lutz was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Thomas MacKenzie, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a triple. Another player making a difference was Camryn Williams, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Howard's defeat dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Atholton, their record now sits at 5-13.
While Howard 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 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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