Normal West High School Baseball Team’s 8th Inning Rally Secures Victory Over Bloomington
Normal West High School baseball team scores five runs in the 8th inning to defeat Bloomington 8-3 in a Big 12 Conference game. Key plays included a hit by pitch, a bunt, walks, and wild pitches contributing to the scoring.
By the Numbers- Normal West had 8 hits in the game.
- Wildcats' Blake Crancer scored three runs, had three hits, and stole five bases.
Bloomington coach noted that the 8th inning was disastrous for his team due to a lack of strikes thrown.
State of Play- Normal West is 5-5 overall and 1-0 in Big 12 play.
- Bloomington stands at 6-4 overall and 1-1 in the league.
- The teams are scheduled to meet again on Monday at West.
The rematch between Normal West and Bloomington is set for Monday with first pitch at 4:30 p.m.
Bottom LineNormal West's late-game offensive surge led to a decisive victory over Bloomington, showcasing key players like Blake Crancer and setting the stage for their upcoming rematch.
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