Senior Cody Luttrell continued his string of impressive performances on the mound, this time striking out 17 batters in a complete game shutout as the Russell County Lakers defeated the Somerset Briar Jumpers 5-0 on Wednesday.
Luttrell gave up just two hits in the game, and this made his third consecutive start with at least 15 strikeouts.
Nathan Lawson hit a home run in the game, his 10th of the season.
Landon Walters and Trace Stringer also drove in a run in the win.
The victory gives the Lakers win #20 on the season as they move to 20-4.
The Lakers will travel to Boyle County on Friday to take on the 19-6 Rebels.
