Milwaukee Hamilton hasn't had much luck against Milwaukee Reagan recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Wildcats will venture away from home to challenge the Huskies at 5:00 p.m. Milwaukee Hamilton has given up an average of 11 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Milwaukee Hamilton saw some tournament action on Friday. They came up short against Dominican, falling 16-4.
Mason Leber made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Yeray Arroyo-Camacho, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Huskies on Monday. Milwaukee Reagan fell just short of West Allis Hale by a score of 8-7. Milwaukee Reagan has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Maddux Brackett was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Milwaukee Reagan saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cullen O'Keefe, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI. Owen Hirthe was another, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Milwaukee Reagan's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Milwaukee Hamilton, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Milwaukee Hamilton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Milwaukee Reagan struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Milwaukee Hamilton came up short against Milwaukee Reagan in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, falling 8-3. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
