The Battle of the Lutherans: Bethany and Martin Luther Colleges Clash in Seven Innings

Bethany Lutheran College swept the series against Martin Luther College with a 15-3 win in seven innings at ISG Field. The game was cut short due to the 10-run rule, following previous victories of 22-5 and 13-3 in the series. John Lutzi was the star of the game 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.

On offense, Parker Winghart went 2 for 4 with a double, Jackson Lindemann was 2-3, Mason Cox hit a two-run home run, and Caleb Heckendorf added a double for MLC. BLC scored consistently throughout the game, with multiple runs in four of the first five innings. Despite Cox’s home run in the fifth, MLC struggled to keep up with BLC’s offense.

With a record of 3-13 (0-3 in the conference), MLC will now face off against the University of Wisconsin – Superior. This loss against a strong opponent marks a tough moment for MLC but they will look to bounce back and make their way back into contention in their upcoming games.