Bunker Hill had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-1 to make it 11. They fell just short of the East Alton-Wood River Oilers by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Minutemen of the 15-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
Brennan Fulton put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Fulton was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
East Alton-Wood River's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 28, 2025.
Like Bunker Hill, East Alton-Wood River also got a great game from a two-way player: Zane Bartz. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. Those seven strikeouts gave Bartz a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, Kamern Johnson was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. Keaton Magurany also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Looking ahead, Bunker Hill will head out to face off against Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for East Alton-Wood River, they will host Calhoun at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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