North Daviess will venture away from home to challenge Bloomington North at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Daviess' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Bloomington North's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
North Daviess had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt North Knox on Saturday. The Cougars blew past the Warriors 9-1. Considering the Cougars have won ten games by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Bloomington North came into Monday's contest having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Owen Valley 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cougars have posted since April 10th.
Kendyl Feutz was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Kaydence Silvers was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Grayson Gill, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
North Daviess is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Bloomington North, their record now sits at 5-13.
North Daviess beat Bloomington North 8-4 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Does North Daviess have another victory up their sleeve, or will Bloomington North turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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