Baseball Game Preview: Ithaca Yellowjackets vs. Michigan Lutheran Seminary Cardinals

Ithaca and Michigan Lutheran Seminary are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Yellowjackets will host the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Ithaca is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.

Ithaca came up short against Bullock Creek on Friday, falling 11-2.

Ithaca saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Collin Thrush, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. Another was Ryley White, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.

Meanwhile, Michigan Lutheran Seminary earned a 7-2 win over Merrill on Friday.

Simeon Kober and Eli Lewis were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Kober tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Lewis struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. At the plate, Kober scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Lewis scored a run while going 3-for-3.

In other batting news, Caleb Martin was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Noah Reif was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.

Ithaca's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.

Ithaca might still be hurting after the 11-2 loss they got from Michigan Lutheran Seminary in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Yellowjackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.