The Lutheran Lions will be playing at home against the Thomas Jefferson Spartans at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Lutheran is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
Last Thursday, Lutheran earned a 7-2 win over Discovery Canyon.
Asher Clark tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit.
At the plate, Ethan Cates was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson didn't have quite enough to beat Denver North on Tuesday and fell 3-1. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Thomas Jefferson in their matchups with Denver North: they've now lost three in a row.
Max Feierstein spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Lutheran's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-5-1. As for Thomas Jefferson, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-5.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Lutheran has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Thomas Jefferson struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.6. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lutheran took their win against Thomas Jefferson in their previous matchup back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. Does Lutheran have another victory up their sleeve, or will Thomas Jefferson turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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