Flushing extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-21. They lost 13-3 to the Michigan Lutheran Seminary Cardinals. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cardinals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-3 on Tuesday.
Jamesen Follen made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Montannah Cobb, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 24-10. The result was nothing new for the Cardinals, who have now won 16 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Michigan Lutheran Seminary's side, Kerin Gardner was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Gardner has posted over her last seven games. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Sydney Darling was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 11 matchups. Brooklyn Tanner was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Flushing will square off against Swartz Creek at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Caro at 4:00 p.m. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.04 runs per game on average), something the Cardinals will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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