Bandys fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Bunker Hill on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (3-2), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. Their loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Caroline Drum made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Paige Barrymore was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
On Bunker Hill's side, Serena Thurman made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over nine innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Thurman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 16 consecutive pitching appearances. Thurman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gracie Setzer, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Bandys' defeat dropped their record down to 13-7. As for Bunker Hill, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-1.
Bandys will take on West Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. West Lincoln is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Bunker Hill, they will head out on the road to square off against Lincolnton at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Bunker Hill is facing Lincolnton at the right time seeing as Lincolnton is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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