Bunker Hill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 11-2 loss at the hands of the East Alton-Wood River Oilers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bunker Hill of the 2-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Grace Burris put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and eight unearned) runs off six hits. Burris has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Burris was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Burris wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ryenne Lahey, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Like Bunker Hill, East Alton-Wood River also got a great game from a two-way player: Jordan Ealey. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Ealey was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run, an additional RBI, and an additional run.
In other batting news, East Alton-Wood River got a big performance out of Jayde Kassler, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Lily Tretter was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
Bunker Hill's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for East Alton-Wood River, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bunker Hill will take on Greenville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for East Alton-Wood River, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Greenfield/Northwestern, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m.
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