For the second straight game, Brillion will face off against Kiel. The Lions will head out to take on the Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Brillion 3.6, Kiel 1.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Brillion is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Kiel just ended the team's 19-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 4-3.
For Kiel's part, Aaron Stephany made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over 6.1 innings pitched. Stephany has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one double.
In other batting news, Caden Milbrath was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
The victory keeps Kiel at an undefeated 16-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Brillion, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 12-1 and their overall record down to 20-3.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Brillion has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. However, it's not like Kiel struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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