In what's become a running theme this season, Gillespie gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on the Bunker Hill Minutemen with a sharp 8-1 win. The victory was familiar territory for Gillespie who now have three in a row.
Colin Griffith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Griffith was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Daniel Wolber tossed a big game, striking out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit.
Back at the plate, Bryce Hohnsbehn was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Luke Schuckenbrock, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Bunker Hill's side, Kaleb Softley was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Gillespie's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-7. As for Bunker Hill, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gillespie will take on Carlinville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Gillespie is facing Carlinville at the right time seeing as Carlinville is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Bunker Hill, they will head out on the road to challenge Tri-City at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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