Bunceton had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They came out on top against the Smithton Tigers by a score of 5-1. That's two games straight that Bunceton has won by exactly four runs.
For Smithton's part, Sam Bray put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Bray was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Bray wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zach Walsh, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and a double.
Bunceton's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Smithton, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bunceton will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against New Franklin at 5:00 p.m. New Franklin's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Bunceton's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Smithton, they will head out on the road to challenge Lincoln at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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