The Bunker Hill Bears will venture away from home to challenge the Maiden Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
On Friday, Bunker Hill didn't have quite enough to beat East Burke and fell 5-4. The Bears have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bunker Hill saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Skyler Marlowe, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. What's more, Marlowe posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Maiden's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bandys.
Bunker Hill's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Maiden, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Bunker Hill has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Maiden struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Bunker Hill came up short against Maiden in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 3-0. Can Bunker Hill avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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