Southport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Bloomington North Cougars by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Southport of the 7-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Ady Stansbury put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Stansbury was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Hayli Phoenix was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Like Southport, Bloomington North also got a great game from a two-way player: Kendyl Feutz. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Feutz has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Feutz was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
In other batting news, Keylee Taylor was excellent, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI. Kaydence Silvers was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Southport's loss dropped their record down to 4-16. As for Bloomington North, their win ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-16.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southport will take on Bloomington South at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bloomington South's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Southport's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bloomington North, they will head out on the road to challenge North Daviess at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bloomington North is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
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