Sophomore infielder Madalyn Strader makes a play at third base to get a runner out during the game against Valparaiso University on April 22, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers improved their record to 35-12 with the win against Valparaiso. Sophomore infielder Madalyn Strader makes a play at third base to get an out during the game against Valparaiso University on April 22, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. The Hoosiers had multiple innings without letting a runner get on base. Junior utility player Brooke Mannon bunts a ball to bring a runner home and score a run during the game against Valparaiso University on April 22, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Mannon had two hits in the game. Senior catcher and utility player Avery Parker high fives her coach as she passes her on her run around the bases during the game against Valparaiso University on April 22, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Parker hit two home runs out of the team's four total. Junior utility player Brooke Mannon celebrates her home run with her team during the game against Valparaiso University on April 22, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Mannon scored two runs in the game. Junior utility player Alex Cooper hits a triple during the game against Valparaiso University on April 22, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Cooper had four hits in the game. Junior utility player Alex Cooper celebrates her triple during the game against Valparaiso University on April 22, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Cooper had three runs batted in. Sophomore infielder Madalyn Strader fist bumps a teammate after making an out on third and a double play at first base during the game against Valparaiso University on April 22, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Strader walked once in the game. Senior catcher and utility player Avery Parker makes contact with the ball to hit her first home run in her game against Valparaiso University on April 22, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Parker hit two home runs in the game. Freshman pitcher and first baseman Aubree Hooks sings the IU fight song after the win in the game against Valparaiso University on April 22, 2026, at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington. Indiana won the game in five innings.
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