Manitowoc Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the St. Mary Catholic Zephyrs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Manitowoc Lutheran of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For St. Mary Catholic's part, Nevaeh Saringer made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Saringer has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Saringer was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Emily Vogel was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Jaylyn Akey was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Manitowoc Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for St. Mary Catholic, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Manitowoc Lutheran will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Oostburg at 4:30 p.m. Oostburg is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Manitowoc Lutheran will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for St. Mary Catholic, they will challenge Xavier at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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