The Bloomington Bruins will head out to challenge the Notre Dame Titans at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bloomington knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Notre Dame likes a good challenge.
On Monday, Bloomington made easy work of Rim of the World and carried off a 16-6 victory. The Bruins haven't had any issues with the Fighting Scots recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Bloomington got a big performance out of Kaja Wright, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Crystal Sandoval, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Bloomington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Notre Dame was able to grind out a solid victory over Rim of the World on Thursday, taking the game 6-1.
Sydney Cramer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Teresa Avila was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2025. Ximena Silva was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
Bloomington's record is now 11-5. As for Notre Dame, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bloomington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Notre Dame struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bloomington might still be hurting after the 21-14 defeat they got from Notre Dame in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Can the Bruins avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
