The Brownsburg Bulldogs are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Terre Haute North Vigo Patriots at 5:30 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Brownsburg is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They blew past Decatur Central 16-10. Brownsburg might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight matchups by six runs or more this season.
Kensly Larkin was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with three doubles, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Izzy Neal, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-5.
Meanwhile, Terre Haute North Vigo waltzed into their contest on Friday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They had just enough and edged the Pioneers out 6-4.
Kearstin Monday spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kara Salmon, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Kenzie Zigler was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
Brownsburg's win bumped their record up to 18-7. As for Terre Haute North Vigo, they pushed their record up to 18-9 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Brownsburg hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .368. However, it's not like Terre Haute North Vigo struggles in that department as they've averaged .385. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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