Southport had lost five straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 5-8 to make it six. They lost 10-0 to the Indianapolis Lutheran Saints. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cardinals of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Indianapolis Lutheran, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games.
For Indianapolis Lutheran's part, Gracie Boggs made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Boggs has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Avery Langston was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and one double. Another player making a difference was Shae Olson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southport will host Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Braves have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Indianapolis Lutheran, they will be playing at home against Perry Meridian at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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