
Purple Raiders
05/08/25 @ Valders | 2-5 |
05/06/25 vs Kiel | 6-5 |
05/02/25 @ Sheboygan Falls | 13-1 |
05/01/25 vs Roncalli | 3-1 |
04/30/25 vs Roncalli | 3-1 |
Two Rivers dropped their record down to 12-5 on Thursday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Valders Vikings. The Purple Raiders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Vikings earlier this season, when they won 3-2.
Two Rivers got a good showing from Anna Klein, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits Klein has allowed since back in April.
At the plate, Two Rivers saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucy Leist, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Sydney Arnold also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Valders, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 13-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.1 runs over those games.
On Valders' side, Megan Hochkammer made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Hochkammer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makayla Dallas, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one triple. Another player making a difference was Arianna Hernandez, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, Two Rivers will head out on the road to square off against Brillion at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Valders, they will welcome Reedsville at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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