Normal Community High School pitcher Tessa Bittner's strong pitching and timely hitting led the Iron to a 5-1 victory over Bloomington in a Big 12 Conference game. Bittner's pitching limited Bloomington's hits and she struck out seven in the complete-game win.

By the Numbers
  • Normal Community High School improved to 6-12 and 2-1 in the Big 12 Conference.
  • Bloomington's pitcher, Reilly Vetter, walked seven and struck out 12 in the game.
Yes, But

Bloomington struggled to capitalize on their hits and runners on base, highlighting an area for improvement for the team.

State of Play
  • Normal Community secured a crucial victory to improve their season record, showcasing a strong performance in both pitching and hitting.
  • Bloomington, despite the loss, acknowledged the areas they need to work on, particularly in converting hits into runs.
What's Next

Both teams are likely to focus on refining their strategies for capitalizing on scoring opportunities in future games, building on the lessons learned from this matchup.

Bottom Line

Tessa Bittner's standout performance on the mound and key hits from Normal Community's offense secured a significant win, while Bloomington aims to enhance their ability to score off hits in upcoming games.