Softball Preview: Bunker Hill Bears vs. Lincolnton Wolves
The Bunker Hill Bears will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lincolnton Wolves at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lincolnton took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Bunker Hill, who comes in off a win.
Bunker Hill had a rough season last year, but they look ready to turn that poor record around this year. They were the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over West Caldwell. The win made it back-to-back victories for Bunker Hill.
Serena Thurman made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Thurman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Thurman was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Thurman wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gracie Setzer, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ivy Bowman, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Lincolnton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 17-0 loss at the hands of West Lincoln.
Bunker Hill's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Lincolnton, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Lincolnton's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Thursday. Bunker Hill has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 11.4 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Lincolnton, though, as they've been averaging only 3.5. Will Bunker Hill keep running through batters, or will Lincolnton buck the trend?
Bunker Hill beat Lincolnton 16-11 in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Does Bunker Hill have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lincolnton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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