The Indianapolis Lutheran Saints will challenge the Southport Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Indianapolis Lutheran is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Indianapolis Lutheran got the win against Indianapolis Scecina Memorial by a conclusive 17-1. The victory continues a trend for the Saints in their matchups with the Crusaders: they've now won six in a row.
Brooklyn Barger looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
Amelia Hughes
| 05/02/25 @ Indianapolis Scecina Memorial | 3 |
| 05/01/25 vs Warren Central | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Trinity Lutheran | 1 |
| 04/12/25 vs Bloomfield | 1 |
| 04/11/25 vs Martinsville | 1 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Amelia Hughes, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Avery Langston, who got on base in both of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Indianapolis Lutheran was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .550. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Indianapolis Scecina Memorial only posted a batting average of .167.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for Southport's offense. They fell 5-0 to Mooresville on Saturday. The Cardinals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Southport's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Indianapolis Lutheran, their win bumped their record up to 10-5.
Southport's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Indianapolis Lutheran hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. It's a different story for Southport, though, as they've only averaged .227. Will they be able to contain Indianapolis Lutheran's hitters?
Indianapolis Lutheran skirted past Southport 2-0 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Do the Saints have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Cardinals turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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