Brillion dropped their record down to 13-2 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Valders Vikings by a score of 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Lions have suffered since April 11, 2024.
Carter Miller was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
As for Valders, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.1 runs over those games.
On Valders' side, Megan Hochkammer was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. Hochkammer has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Arianna Hernandez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Makayla Dallas, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Brillion wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 15-3 victory against Roncalli on the 8th. As for Valders, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 5-2 win against Two Rivers on the 8th.
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