Bloomington North lost against Columbus North back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Bloomington North Cougars fell just short of the Columbus North Bull Dogs by a score of 8-6. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Bloomington North in their matchups with Columbus North: they've now lost eight in a row.
Kendyl Feutz was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. Feutz was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Grayson Gill made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Like Bloomington North, Columbus North also got a great game from a two-way player: Bailee Scruggs. She struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Scruggs has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Scruggs was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Kelsey Lovelace was excellent, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Avery Shehan, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Bloomington North's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Columbus North, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1.
Bloomington North will be playing at home against Terre Haute North Vigo at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bloomington North and Terre Haute North Vigo are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads. As for Columbus North, they will be playing at home against Southport at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Columbus North will be looking to keep their 14-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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