For the second straight game, Bunker Hill will face off against Bandys. The Bears are taking a road trip to square off against the Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Bunker Hill 3, Bandys 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Bunker Hill will head out to face Bandys after giving up their first home loss of the season on Tuesday. The Bears took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Trojans. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Bears couldn't push the score so high this time.
Serena Thurman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Lila Spears was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.
Bandys has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Bunker Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 14-5.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Bunker Hill hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .354. However, it's not like Bandys struggles in that department as they've averaged .387. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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