Bloomington South scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the White River Valley Wolverines with a sharp 13-2 win. Considering Bloomington South has won three matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Morgan Cockerill made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Cockerill has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Cockerill was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Akasha Burton, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Sloane Barrett, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Bloomington South now has a winning record of 5-4. As for White River Valley, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bloomington South will take on Terre Haute South Vigo at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Terre Haute South Vigo is coming into the contest with four straight victories on the road, so Bloomington South will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for White River Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Bloomington North at 6:00 p.m.
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