The Bedford North Lawrence Stars will head out to take on the Bloomington North Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for Bedford North Lawrence's offense. They lost 6-0 to New Albany on Monday. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Stars' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Bloomington North has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging three runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They came up short against Hamilton Southeastern, falling 11-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Cougars have suffered since May 1, 2024.
Bloomington North saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Liam Smith, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
This is the second loss in a row for Bloomington North and nudges their season record down to 8-5. As for Bedford North Lawrence, they moved to 9-4 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bedford North Lawrence has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Bloomington North struggles in that department as they've averaged .484. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bedford North Lawrence came out on top in a nail-biter against Bloomington North in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, sneaking past 5-4. Do the Stars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Cougars turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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