The matchup between Manitowoc Lincoln and Kaukauna on Friday hardly resembled the 0-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Ships came out on top in a nail-biter against the Galloping Ghosts, sneaking past 11-9. Considering the Ships' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Cameron Shilts looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Manitowoc Lincoln's success: when he allows at most three earned runs the team is undefeated (and 10-12 when he doesn't).
Turner Sorenson
| 05/29/26 vs Kaukauna | 4 |
| 04/21/26 @ Green Bay Preble | 2 |
| 05/28/26 vs Kewaunee | 1 |
| 04/24/26 vs Green Bay Southwest | 1 |
| 04/14/26 @ Ashwaubenon | 1 |
On the hitting side, Turner Sorenson was excellent, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Benson Dickrell, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Manitowoc Lincoln was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Manitowoc Lincoln's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 14-12. As for Kaukauna, their loss dropped their record down to 18-7-1.
Coming up, Manitowoc Lincoln will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Sheboygan North at 5:00 p.m. The Raiders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.56 runs per game on average), something the Ships will no doubt try to take advantage of. Kaukauna does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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