Softball Recap: Vassar Vulcans vs. Michigan Lutheran Seminary Cardinals
Vassar was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They lost 8-2 to the Michigan Lutheran Seminary Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Vassar of the 12-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
For Michigan Lutheran Seminary's part, Ally Coffey and Ella Slangor made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Coffey struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Slangor didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Coffey has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Coffey scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Slangor went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amelia Rivera, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Bella DeLong, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Vassar's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-17.
Vassar has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Reese at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Reese is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Vassar will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, they will square off against All Saints Central at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Michigan Lutheran Seminary is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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