Brillion came out on top against Mishicot on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run fourth inning. The Lions were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Indians. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by six runs or more this season.
Joe Shimek
| 05/10/25 @ Mishicot | 3 |
| 05/10/25 vs Algoma | 2 |
| 05/08/25 @ Sheboygan Falls | 1 |
| 05/06/25 vs Sheboygan Falls | 1 |
| 05/05/25 @ Kewaunee | 0 |
| + 6 more games |
Joe Shimek made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. He is becoming a predictor of Brillion's success: when he posts at least ten strikeouts the team is undefeated (and 5-7 when he doesn't). Shimek was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in five of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. What's more, he posted three hits, the most he's had since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chase Braun, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. Aiden Reinke also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Brillion always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mishicot only posted an OBP of .118.
Brillion is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Mishicot, they dropped their record down to 6-10 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Brillion didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 1-0 loss against Kiel on the 13th. As for Mishicot, they have also already played their next matchup, an 11-3 defeat against Reedsville on the 12th.
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