Sheboygan Area Lutheran couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. Their tough 10-2 loss to the Oostburg Flying Dutchmen on Monday might stick with them for a while. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Sheboygan Area Lutheran in their matchups with Oostburg: they've now lost six in a row.
David Vanic was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He struck out 11 batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Vanic was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Vanic wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Asa Diener, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Like Sheboygan Area Lutheran, Oostburg also got a great game from a two-way player: Levi Mills. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Mills was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caden Helmer, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Lucas LeMahieu was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
The win got Oostburg back to even at 1-1.
Sheboygan Area Lutheran will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Manitowoc Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. As for Oostburg, they will head out on the road to challenge Hilbert at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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