Bull Dogs
| 05/12/25 @ Brownstown Central | 4 |
| 05/10/25 @ Jennings County | 6 |
| 05/10/25 vs New Palestine | 1 |
| 05/09/25 vs Terre Haute North Vigo | 5 |
| 05/07/25 @ Southport | 4 |
| + 13 more games |
Columbus North and Bloomington South are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2017, but likely not for long. The Bull Dogs will take on the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Columbus North is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Columbus North came up short against Brownstown Central and fell 7-4.
Payton Morris put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Morris was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
In other batting news, Miley McClellan made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Lily Retz was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Bloomington South came out on top against Seymour on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run sixth inning. The Panthers walked away with a 5-1 victory over the Owls. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.
Rachel Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Akasha Burton was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Sloane Barrett also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Bloomington South's win bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Columbus North, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Columbus North hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Bloomington South struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Columbus North came out on top in a nail-biter against Bloomington South in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, sneaking past 2-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bull Dogs since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
