The Bloomington North Cougars will face off against the Northview Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bloomington North has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 17.
Mooresville hit Bloomington North with a five-run fifth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cougars lost 11-2 to the Pioneers.
Bloomington North saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Keylee Taylor, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Northview's offense. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Edgewood on Wednesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Knights in their meetings with the Mustangs: they've now lost six in a row.
Bloomington North's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Northview, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Northview's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bloomington North hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .335. It's a different story for Northview, though, as they've only averaged .256. Will they be able to contain Bloomington North's hitters?
Bloomington North couldn't quite get it done against Northview in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 4-0. Will the Cougars 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.
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