Softball Preview: Lutheran South Lancers vs. Westminster Christian Wildcats
Lutheran South is 6-1 against Westminster Christian since September of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Lutheran South Lancers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Westminster Christian Wildcats at 4:15 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Lutheran South took a loss when they played away from home last Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Saturday. They put the hurt on Pacific with a sharp 16-4 win. The result was nothing new for the Lancers, who have now won seven games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Westminster Christian had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Eureka by a score of 5-1 on Wednesday.
Charlie Berkmeyer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Allison Branstetter, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Lutheran South's victory bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Westminster Christian, their win bumped their record up to 5-3.
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