While Industrial didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-21), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They never let the Bloomington Bobcats/Lady Cats onto the board and left with a 15-0 win on Saturday. The Cobras might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Ella Balensiefen
| 02/15/25 @ Bloomington | 9 |
| 02/13/25 vs Van Vleck | 8 |
| 02/07/25 @ Smithville | 8 |
| 02/03/25 @ Boling | 8 |
Ella Balensiefen made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.5 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Industrial let Kayla Osburn and Claire Karl loose on the outfield. Osburn went a perfect3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Karl scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-2. That triple marked the first that Osburn's hit this season. Khloe Lumpkins was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Industrial always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .517. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Industrial's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Bloomington, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Industrial will welcome Brazos at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Bloomington, they will face off against Victoria Gators HomeSchool at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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