The Bunker Eagles will face off against the South Iron Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Bunker couldn't beat Winona on Tuesday even though they stacked nine runs on them in the fifth inning. The Eagles fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 15-14. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Will Crocker was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Crocker was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Grady Barton made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Daniel Crocker, who went 4-for-5 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask South Iron). They put the hurt on Summersville with a sharp 15-6 victory on Tuesday. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Bunker might still be hurting after the 15-2 loss they got from South Iron when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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