Seymour hasn't had much luck against Bedford North Lawrence recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Owls will be playing at home against the Stars at 5:30 p.m. Seymour's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Bedford North Lawrence's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Bloomington South hit Seymour with a four-run sixth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Owls fell 5-1 to the Panthers.
Taylor Stuckwisch spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on eight hits and racked up 14 Ks.
At the plate, Seymour saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Delaney Warren, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Bedford North Lawrence, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They put the hurt on Bloomington North with a sharp 10-2 win on Friday. The Stars haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Ava Ratliff was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 12 games. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Warren, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Bedford North Lawrence was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bloomington North only posted a batting average of .179.
Bedford North Lawrence pushed their record up to 16-8 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games. As for Seymour, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-7.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Seymour hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. However, it's not like Bedford North Lawrence struggles in that department as they've averaged .354. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Seymour came up short against Bedford North Lawrence when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 6-1. Will the Owls have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
