Bloomington North had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past the Southport Cardinals 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Bloomington North, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kendyl Feutz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Feutz has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Feutz was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
In other batting news, Keylee Taylor was excellent, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Kaydence Silvers, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Like Bloomington North, Southport also got a great game from a two-way player: Ady Stansbury. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Stansbury was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Hayli Phoenix made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Bloomington North's victory ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-16. As for Southport, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 14 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bloomington North will square off against North Daviess at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Southport, they will head out on the road to face off against Bloomington South at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bloomington South's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Southport's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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