Brillion and Valders are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2017, but likely not for long. The Brillion Lions will stay at home for another game and welcome the Valders Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Brillion can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent match on Saturday. They put the hurt on Chilton with a sharp 15-7 victory.
Joe Shimek made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Shimek has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Shimek was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Landon Hanson was a standout: he scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Chase Braun, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Valders beat Manitowoc Lutheran 10-7 on Friday. That looming 10-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Valders yet this season.
Austin Ebert was incredible, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Otis Berge, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Brillion's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Valders, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Brillion has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Valders struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Brillion beat Valders 5-1 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Brillion repeat their success, or does Valders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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