In what's become a running theme this season, Terre Haute North Vigo gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They put the hurt on the Columbus North Bull Dogs with a sharp 12-5 win. The victory was familiar territory for Terre Haute North Vigo who now have three in a row.
Kyleigh Walker made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. Walker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Walker was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenzie Zigler, who scored three runs while going 1-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played. Rayven Wilson was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Like Terre Haute North Vigo, Columbus North also got a great game from a two-way player: Bailee Scruggs. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. Scruggs was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Scruggs wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Morris, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kelsey Lovelace, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Terre Haute North Vigo pushed their record up to 12-8 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Columbus North, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Terre Haute North Vigo will play host again on Saturday to welcome Bloomington South, where first pitch is scheduled at 11:00 a.m. One thing working in Terre Haute North Vigo's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches. As for Columbus North, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Brownstown Central at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Columbus North has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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