Foard had lost six straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-7 to make it seven. They came up short against the Bunker Hill Bears, falling 10-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Tigers have suffered against the Bears since June 10, 2021.
Foard saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Webb Williams, who went 1-for-3 with one double. Austin Harvell also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen bases of the season.
As for Bunker Hill, their record is now 3-6. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
On Bunker Hill's side, the result came thanks to Ross Fickling's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Kamden Bortz was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bubba Jenkins, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foard will welcome Newton-Conover at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Devils will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bunker Hill, they will take on North Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so the Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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