MELHS Roundup: Sammy Huber's Three-Hit Game Leads Baseball Team

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Sammy Huber went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBIs to help the Metro-East Lutheran Knights baseball team defeat the Althoff Crusaders 6-4 on March 26. The win completed a regular-season sweep for the Knights, who also beat Althoff 4-2 on March 24. Along with Huber's big day, Charlie Frey, Matthew Barber, and Drake Luebbert also contributed offensively for the Knights, who improved to 4-1 overall and 3-0 in the Gateway Metro Conference.

Why it matters

The Metro-East Lutheran baseball team is off to a strong start this season, having won four of their first five games and sweeping their conference rival Althoff Crusaders. Sammy Huber's breakout performance at the plate is an encouraging sign for the Knights as they look to build on their early-season success and compete for a conference title.

The details

Trailing 3-0, the Metro-East Lutheran Knights scored four runs in the middle innings to take control of the game against Althoff. Huber led the way offensively, going 3-for-4 with a double and three RBIs. Pitcher Drake Luebbert earned the win, going four innings and allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits with four strikeouts and four walks. Lane Wenge pitched the final three innings and gave up one unearned run.

• The game was played on March 26, 2026 in Edwardsville.
• Metro-East Lutheran previously defeated Althoff 4-2 on March 24, 2026 in Belleville.