Kiel has not done well against New Holstein recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Kiel Raiders walked away with an 8-3 victory over the New Holstein Huskies. The win was familiar territory for Kiel who now have three in a row.
Liz Neils was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Neils has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Neils was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Paige Wilkens, who scored three runs while going 1-for-3. Chloe Meyer was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base.
On New Holstein's side, Kourtney Karls was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Kiel has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. As for New Holstein, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-6.
Kiel will take on Two Rivers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Kiel is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for New Holstein, they will head out on the road to take on Oakfield on Monday. Oakfield will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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