The Bunker Hill Minutemen will challenge the Tri-City Tornado at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Bunker Hill and four for Tri-City.
Hillsboro hit Bunker Hill with a four-run sixth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Minutemen came up short against the Hilltoppers, falling 9-1.
Brennan Fulton put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Fulton wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nick Chapman, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
Meanwhile, Tri-City lost 12-2 to Mt. Pulaski on Monday.
Tri-City's loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Bunker Hill, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-12-1.
Bunker Hill couldn't quite get it done against Tri-City when the teams last played back in April of 2025 as they fell 6-2. Will the Minutemen have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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