Martin Luther College faced a tough loss against Bethany Lutheran College in the series at ISG Field. BLC won 15-3 in seven innings, with the game ending early due to the 10-run rule. John Lutzi secured the win for BLC, pitching all seven innings and allowing two earned runs with six strikeouts. Carter Seltz took the loss for MLC, giving up six earned runs in two innings.
At the plate, Parker Winghart went 2 for 4 with a double, Jackson Lindemann was 2-3, and Caleb Heckendorf added a double for MLC. Despite Cox’s home run in the fifth, MLC struggled to keep up with BLC’s offense which scored consistently throughout the game in four of the first five innings.
With a record of 0-3 in conference play and an overall record of 3-13, MLC will now face off against University of Wisconsin – Superior in their next matchup. The team is determined to bounce back from this tough loss and improve their performance moving forward.