Valley Lutheran fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Michigan Lutheran Seminary on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Cardinals by a score of 6-5. The Chargers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cardinals earlier this season, when they won 5-4.
Axel Schuette put in work no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Dylan Pugh made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Ben Diener, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one run and one double.
Valley Lutheran's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-4. As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valley Lutheran will face off against Laker at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, they will square off against St. Charles at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cardinals are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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