Baseball Recap: Michigan Lutheran Seminary Triumphs

Michigan Lutheran Seminary lost to Merrill back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Cardinals walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Vandals.

Simeon Kober and Eli Lewis made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Kober pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Lewis struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. At the plate, Kober scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Lewis scored a run while going 3-for-3.

In other batting news, Caleb Martin was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Noah Reif, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.

The win got Michigan Lutheran Seminary back to even at 1-1.

Looking ahead, Michigan Lutheran Seminary is taking a road trip to square off against Ithaca at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Cardinals are facing the Yellowjackets at the right time seeing as the Yellowjackets are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Merrill, they will square off against St. Charles at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.