The Bloomington Bruins are taking a road trip to challenge the Montclair Cavaliers at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
As a matter of fact, Bloomington put up the most runs they have all season on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over Pacific. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Ashley S. Torres was a standout: she got on base in all 11 of her plate appearances. Izabella Reyes also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Bloomington always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .682. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Montclair, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They put the hurt on Garey with a sharp 15-5 win on Tuesday. The Cavaliers not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since February 24, 2025 (when they won 31-1).
Mya Ruiz was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Marlie Cardenas, who went 2-for-5 with four runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Montclair now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Bloomington, their record is now 3-1.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bloomington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. However, it's not like Montclair struggles in that department as they've averaged .491. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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