For the second straight game, Chilton will face off against Kiel. The Tigers will host the Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Chilton has won three straight at home, while Kiel won 12 straight on the road dating back to last season), something that'll have to change.
Chilton gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They skirted past Kiel 5-3.
Peyton Juckem spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hudson Ludwig, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Mike Vanden Heuvel, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
The loss snapped Kiel's winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 8-2 record. As for Chilton, their victory bumped their record up to 10-2.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Chilton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .465. However, it's not like Kiel struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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