The Lutheran Cougars will face off against the Incarnate Word Academy Red Knights at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
After dropping their season opener at home, Incarnate Word Academy is headed out to face a Cougars squad ready to give their home crowd a win. Lutheran took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of Poplar Bluff on Monday.
Meanwhile, Incarnate Word Academy entered their tilt with Ritenour on Monday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came out on top against the Huskies by a score of 4-1.
Sophia Otten spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up eight Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.2 innings per game.
At the plate, Erin Meriwether was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Charli Niemczyk, who went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Lutheran suffered a grim 14-6 defeat to Incarnate Word Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will 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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