Hemlock proved they can win big on Monday (they won by nine) but on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Michigan Lutheran Seminary Cardinals out 9-7. That's more bragging rights for Hemlock, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Michigan Lutheran Seminary's part, Emily Laupichler was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Maddie DeLong, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
The victory got Hemlock back to even at 4-4. As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 14 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-15 record this season.
Hemlock will take on Ithaca at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ithaca will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Hemlock surely won't give up without a fight. As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, they will be playing at home against St. Charles at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Charles is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Michigan Lutheran Seminary will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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