The Whitmore Lake Trojans will head out to take on the Southfield Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Whitmore Lake has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lutheran Northwest hit Whitmore Lake with a five-run sixth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Trojans lost 13-2 to the Crusaders. The Trojans have struggled against the Crusaders recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, Southfield Christian came into Tuesday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over Clarenceville on Tuesday.
Sarah Sherry was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Southfield Christian got a massive performance out of Chloe Schoon, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Schoon is also crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Zoe Scott was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Southfield Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .524. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Southfield Christian's record now sits at 2-3. As for Whitmore Lake, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
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