The Hilbert Wolves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Chilton Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Hilbert had just enough and edged Oostburg out 7-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Hilbert.
Ayden Keuler made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Keuler was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Max Schneider, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Logan Dohr was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Chilton never let their opponents score on Thursday. They put the hurt on Sheboygan Falls with a sharp 10-0 win.
Like Hilbert, Chilton also got a great game from a two-way player: Ryan Pierquet. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Pierquet was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Logan Platner was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Peyton Juckem, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Hilbert's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Chilton, their win bumped their record up to 3-1-1.
Hilbert suffered a grim 15-1 defeat to Chilton in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Hilbert have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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