Softball Preview: Bunker Hill Bears vs. Bandys Trojans
The Bunker Hill Bears will head out on the road to take on the Bandys Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Bunker Hill had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs), and they went ahead and made it three last Thursday. They blew past the Wolves 10-1. With that win, Bunker Hill brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Serena Thurman made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Thurman has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Thurman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Ivy Bowman was incredible, going 2-for-2 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Gracie Setzer was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Bandys earned an 8-5 victory over West Lincoln last Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for Bandys.
Paige Barrymore was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Caroline Drum, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a stolen base.
Bunker Hill's record is now 9-1. As for Bandys, their record now sits at 8-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Bunker Hill has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 11.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Bandys struggles in that department as they've been averaging 11.3. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Bunker Hill suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Bandys in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Can Bunker Hill avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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