The Trinity Lutheran Cougars will head out on the road to face off against the Indianapolis Lutheran Saints at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Trinity Lutheran is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
After only one run in their last contest, Trinity Lutheran made sure to put some runs up on the board against Batesville on Saturday. Trinity Lutheran came out on top against Batesville by a score of 11-7.
Cami Keaton was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Keaton was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Olivia Cain was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4. Zoey Dulaney was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Indianapolis Lutheran came up short against Mt. Vernon on Saturday and fell 8-3.
Caitlyn Brooks made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Trinity Lutheran's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Indianapolis Lutheran, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-1.
Trinity Lutheran's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. Trinity Lutheran has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Indianapolis Lutheran, though, as they've been averaging only 0.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Trinity Lutheran continue to outrun the ball?
Trinity Lutheran might still be hurting after the 8-2 loss they got from Indianapolis Lutheran in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Trinity Lutheran avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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