Baseball Recap: Bunker Hill Snaps Four-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bunker Hill). They blew past the West Caldwell Warriors 14-2 on Friday. The Bears not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since March 28, 2024.

Braydon Marlowe

Runs (Career)

03/07/25 @ West Caldwell	4
03/28/24 vs Lincolnton	2
03/18/24 @ East Burke	2
03/04/25 vs Lincolnton	1
03/12/24 vs West Lincoln	1

Braydon Marlowe made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kamden Bortz, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-4. He has become a key player for Bunker Hill: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-2 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Corey Canipe, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Bunker Hill hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Caldwell struck out seven times.

Bunker Hill's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2. As for West Caldwell, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Coming up, Bunker Hill is taking a road trip to challenge Foard at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Bunker Hill is facing Foard at the right time seeing as Foard is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for West Caldwell, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Maiden at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. West Caldwell has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.