After low-scoring totals in their previous three game, Normal West brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They blew past the Richwoods Knights 17-1 on Saturday. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Knights: they've now won nine in a row.
Eva Bankston
| 04/26/25 @ Richwoods | 3 |
| 04/18/25 vs Moline | 1 |
| 03/27/25 vs Evansville Reitz | 1 |
| 03/17/25 @ Bloomington Central Catholic | 1 |
Normal West got a big performance out of Eva Bankston, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Bankston a new career-high. Another player making a difference was McKinley Pate, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Normal West was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Richwoods only posted a batting average of .188.
Normal West's victory bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Richwoods, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Normal West will venture away from home to take on Westville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Richwoods, they will head out to challenge Morton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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