Two Rivers had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Valders Vikings on Thursday as the Two Rivers Purple Raiders made off with a 10-2 win. Two Rivers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Two Rivers got a big performance out of Derek Klinkner, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Klinkner, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Valders' side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddux Wendling, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Two Rivers made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-12. As for Valders, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Two Rivers will face off against New Holstein at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Valders, they will head out on the road to take on Sheboygan Falls at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Sheboygan Falls is coming into the contest with five straight losses at home, meaning Valders will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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