Softball Game Preview: Bandys Trojans vs. Bunker Hill Bears

For the second straight game, Bandys will face off against Bunker Hill. The Trojans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bears at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bandys is coming into the game hot, having won their last nine games.

Bandys is returning to their home field after beating Bunker Hill on theirs, despite the fact Bunker Hill has dominated at home this season. The Trojans came out on top against the Bears by a score of 5-1 on Tuesday.

For Bunker Hill's part, Serena Thurman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. Thurman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Lila Spears made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.

Bandys' victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-6. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Bunker Hill, their loss ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 14-5.

Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bandys has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .489. However, it's not like Bunker Hill struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.