Friday just wasn't the day for Hilbert's offense. They lost 10-0 to the Valders Vikings on Friday. Hilbert has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Valders' part, Otis Berge made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Berge was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Austin Ebert, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Maddux Wendling, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Hilbert's loss dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Valders, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hilbert is on the road again on Monday to play St. Mary Catholic at 4:30 p.m. As for Valders, they will challenge Chilton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Chilton is coming into the match with four straight defeats at home, meaning Valders will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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