Softball Preview: Trinity Lutheran Cougars vs. Lanesville Eagles
Trinity Lutheran is 0-4 against Lanesville since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Trinity Lutheran Cougars will look to defend their home field against the Lanesville Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Trinity Lutheran lost 17-4 to Hauser on Tuesday. Trinity Lutheran has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Trinity Lutheran saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emerson Warren, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lanesville, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over South Central on Wednesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Lanesville considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Makenna Mills spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brooklyn Albers, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Ellie Schneider was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Trinity Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Lanesville, their victory bumped their record up to 10-6.
Trinity Lutheran's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's match. Trinity Lutheran has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Lanesville, though, as they've been averaging only 1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Trinity Lutheran continue to outrun the ball?
Trinity Lutheran suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Lanesville when the teams last played back in April of 2022. Will Trinity Lutheran have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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