Softball Recap: Kiel Has No Trouble Against Chilton

Raiders

Margin (Wins)

04/25/26 vs Reedsville	15
05/12/26 @ Chilton	12
05/11/26 vs Marinette	11
04/07/26 @ Roncalli	9
05/07/26 vs New Holstein	8

Kiel won against Marinette on Monday with 15 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Raiders blew past the Chilton Tigers 15-3. Considering the Raiders have won seven matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Liz Neils made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last ten contests.

In other batting news, Kaylee Voland was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Greta Schaeuble, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Kiel was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .516. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive games.

Kiel's record is now 11-5-1. As for Chilton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-10.

Looking ahead, Kiel will be playing in front of their home fans against Two Rivers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Two Rivers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Kiel surely won't give up without a fight. As for Chilton, they will venture away from home to challenge Valders at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.