University Liggett unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 11-6 to the Lutheran Northwest Crusaders on Tuesday. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Crusaders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2017.
Jasmine Maxwell was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Constantina Bournias was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Looking ahead, University Liggett is taking a road trip to face off against St. Catherine of Siena Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lutheran Northwest, they will square off against Clawson at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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