After two games on the road, Valmeyer is heading back home. They will take on the Bunker Hill Minutemen at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Valmeyer is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Valmeyer had a rough season last year, but they look ready to turn that poor record around this year. They put the hurt on Dupo with a sharp 15-1 victory on Tuesday. The win was just what Valmeyer needed coming off of a 14-4 defeat in their prior game.
Luke Blackwell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Blackwell has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Blackwell was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landon Roy, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Jake Killy was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Bunker Hill's offense. They fell victim to a rough 17-0 loss at the hands of Roxana on Monday. Bunker Hill just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
Bunker Hill saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chase Butler, who went 1-for-1 with a double.
Valmeyer is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. As for Bunker Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Valmeyer has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Bunker Hill struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.4. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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