Softball Recap: Ithaca Yellowjackets vs. Michigan Lutheran Seminary Cardinals
Ithaca stacked a 12th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Monday. They never let the Michigan Lutheran Seminary Cardinals onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. The victory was nothing new for Ithaca as they're now sitting on nine straight.
Kennedi Ryan and Ivy Davenport made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Ryan pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Davenport pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ryan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Ryan scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Davenport went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Emmalee Shankel was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and a stolen base while going 3-for-3. Faith Fisher was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
Ithaca's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-4. As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-10.
Ithaca will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Valley Lutheran at 4:00 p.m. Ithaca is facing Valley Lutheran at the right time seeing as Valley Lutheran is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, they will head out on the road to challenge Alma at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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