The Columbus North Bull Dogs are on the road again on Friday to play the Terre Haute North Vigo Patriots at 6:00 p.m. The last three games Columbus North has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Wednesday, Columbus North didn't have quite enough to beat Bedford North Lawrence and fell 4-2.
Columbus North saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Shehan, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Terre Haute North Vigo gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on North Central with a sharp 13-7 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Terre Haute North Vigo.
Kyleigh Walker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Walker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Walker was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kenzie Zigler was incredible, going 4-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Madi Strange, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Columbus North has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season. As for Terre Haute North Vigo, their win bumped their record up to 11-8.
Columbus North beat Terre Haute North Vigo 3-0 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Columbus North since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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