Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They never let the Augusta Beavers get on the board and left with an 18-0 win. That looming 18-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lancers yet this season.
Derek Wales
| 05/09/25 @ Augusta | 3 |
| 05/06/25 @ Fall Creek | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Cochrane-Fountain City | 2 |
| 05/01/25 vs Cochrane-Fountain City | 1 |
| 04/29/25 vs Whitehall | 1 |
Derek Wales was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran is 5-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-6 otherwise. Wales was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran got a massive performance out of Sawyer Sydow, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three RBI gave Sydow a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jake Zimmerman, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Augusta struck out eight times.
Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran's record now sits at 6-7. As for Augusta, they dropped their record down to 1-9 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight at home.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran is set to face off against their familiar foe Alma Center Lincoln at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Augusta will take on rival Independence/Gilmanton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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