Terre Haute North Vigo put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They put the hurt on the North Central Thunderbirds with a sharp 13-7 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Terre Haute North Vigo.
Kyleigh Walker was a major factor no matter where she played. 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 also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenzie Zigler, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and five RBI. Madi Strange was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Terre Haute North Vigo's victory bumped their record up to 11-8. As for North Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Terre Haute North Vigo will take on Columbus North at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Columbus North has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for North Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Linton-Stockton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Linton-Stockton is coming into the matchup with five straight wins on the road, so North Central will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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