After a string of four wins, Michigan Lutheran Seminary's good fortune finally ran out in Monday's second game. They fell just short of the Standish-Sterling Panthers by a score of 10-9. Michigan Lutheran Seminary was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Standish-Sterling apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played in Monday's first game.
Ally Coffey was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Coffey has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Coffey was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Emily Laupichler made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Maddie DeLong, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Michigan Lutheran Seminary's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Standish-Sterling, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Michigan Lutheran Seminary will take on Carman-Ainsworth at 4:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Michigan Lutheran Seminary is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Standish-Sterling, they will be playing at home against Garber at 4:00 p.m. in Thursday's first game.
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