It’s never about Lynsie Herman.
The Crofton ace’s nearly 200 strikeouts were interludes between her teammate’s defensive fetes. Her .547 batting average from the leadoff position merely the necessary job requirement of that spot in the order.
At least, from Herman’s point of view.
Cardinals coach Sarah Bible must constantly remind Herman of a truth she herself lets sit on the surface like shimmering oil on top of water, unable to mesh.
“She does not realize how good she is,” Bible said.