The New Berlin West Vikings will head out on the road to take on the Waukesha North Northstars at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
New Berlin West took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 9-6 win over South Milwaukee. The victory was a breath of fresh air for New Berlin West as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Nathan Hinek was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Mercado, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Waukesha North ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past Hamilton 12-11. Waukesha North's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
New Berlin West now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Waukesha North, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
New Berlin West might still be hurting after the 13-6 defeat they got from Waukesha North when the teams last played back in May of 2022. Can New Berlin West avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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