Michigan Lutheran extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 10-11 in the process. They came up short against the Illinois Lutheran Chargers, falling 14-6. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chargers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Addison Peppers was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and nine unearned) runs off ten hits. Peppers was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Michigan Lutheran got a big performance out of Emma Sysak, who went 3-for-4 with two runs. Another player making a difference was Addy Wetzel, who went 2-for-5 with one triple and one run.
As for Illinois Lutheran, the victory got them back to even at 12-12. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
On Illinois Lutheran's side, Lola Spada spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on 14 hits. Spada also set a new season-high mark in stolen bases with four.
At the plate, Illinois Lutheran got a massive performance out of Emma Nagle, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that Nagle has launched this season. Azaylia Sanchez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
While Michigan Lutheran had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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