Merrill extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the Michigan Lutheran Seminary Cardinals, falling 18-7. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cardinals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 on Wednesday.
As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 14.5 runs this season.
For Michigan Lutheran Seminary's part, Brooklyn Tanner made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Tanner was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Charli Alcorn was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, seven RBI, and three runs. Those seven RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Makayla Roth, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs.
Coming up, Merrill will face off against Fulton at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Michigan Lutheran Seminary, they will challenge Mio-Au Sable at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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