East Alton-Wood River won the last time they faced Bunker Hill and things went their way on Friday too. East Alton-Wood River put the hurt on Bunker Hill with a sharp 15-5 victory. The Oilers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by seven runs or more this season.
Kale Carpenter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Carpenter was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2. That hit marked the first that he got this season.
In other batting news, Camden Seibert was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. East Alton-Wood River is undefeated when Seibert posts two or more runs, but 1-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Brown, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and one double.
East Alton-Wood River always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Oilers
| 03/28/25 @ Bunker Hill | 15-5 |
| 03/26/25 vs East St. Louis | 14-1 |
| 03/25/25 vs Greenfield/Northwestern | 5-6 |
| 03/24/25 vs Valmeyer | 6-12 |
| 03/20/25 vs Hillsboro | 19-12 |
East Alton-Wood River's win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-4. As for Bunker Hill, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
East Alton-Wood River will face off against Calhoun at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Bunker Hill, they will take on Pawnee at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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