For the second straight game, Biggsville West Central will face off against Bureau Valley. The Heat will head out to challenge the Storm at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Biggsville West Central will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Bureau Valley's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Thursday: Biggsville West Central hadn't allowed a single run the last seven times they've hit the field. The Heat didn't even let the Storm on the board on Tuesday, marking the Heat's second-straight 8-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Heat, who have now won 16 matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Miley Stimpson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over 5.1 innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April.
Rylie Ferguson
| 05/06/25 vs Bureau Valley | 2 |
| 05/02/25 @ Princeville | 1 |
| 04/29/25 vs Galva | 1 |
| 04/17/25 vs Monmouth United | 1 |
| 04/15/25 @ Monmouth United | 1 |
In other batting news, Lauren Winters and Rylie Ferguson did most of the damage at the plate: Winters went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Ferguson went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave Ferguson a new career-high. Becca Hinshaw was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI.
Biggsville West Central pushed their record up to 20-3 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.7 runs over those games. As for Bureau Valley, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 13-13.
Both Biggsville West Central and Bureau Valley just can't seem to miss. The Heat have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.6 hits per game. However, it's not like Bureau Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.4 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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