Bluffton came out on top against Northfield on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run third inning. The Tigers never let the Norsemen get on the board and left with an 11-0 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-3 on Saturday.
Madyson Sonnigsen made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Isabella Stout was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 11 matches. Konley Ault was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Bluffton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northfield only posted a batting average of .111.
Tigers
| 05/10/25 vs Northfield | 11-0 |
| 05/10/25 vs Northfield | 8-3 |
| 05/06/25 vs Adams Central | 6-5 |
Bluffton's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-12. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Northfield, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bluffton will venture away from home to challenge Heritage at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northfield, they will head out to take on Lewis Cass at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Kings have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.21 runs per game on average), something the Norsemen will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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