Carrollton extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 19 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-7 in the process. They lost 14-3 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 15-0 on Tuesday.
As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, their victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by six runs or more this season.
For Michigan Lutheran Seminary's part, Kerin Gardner was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gardner has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game.
In other pitching news, Addison Whitmer looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Ana Graves was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Charli Alcorn was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carrollton will challenge Coleman at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, they will take on Valley Lutheran at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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