Normal West extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 6-10 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bloomington Purple Raiders. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Purple Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Normal West saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was McKinley Pate, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
As for Bloomington, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch.
On Bloomington's side, Reilly Vetter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. Vetter has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
Coincidentally, Normal West and Bloomington will both be playing Richwoods the next time they take the field. The Purple Raiders will host the Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, while the Wildcats will head out to face them at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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