Elyria extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-11 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bunker Hill Bears. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Pioneers have suffered since April 25, 2024.
As for Bunker Hill, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-5. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games.
For Bunker Hill's part, Serena Thurman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. Thurman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Victoria Bentley, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
Coming up, Elyria will take on Mapleton at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Bunker Hill, they have already played their next match, a 4-0 win against St. Stephens on the 22nd.
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