Three Lakes/Phelps couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 15-2 to the Hilbert Wolves on Saturday.
For Hilbert's part, Ayden Keuler was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Keuler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Keuler was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Zander Kopp and Brody Hein did most of the damage at the plate: Kopp scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Hein got on base in four of his five plate appearances with five RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Another player making a difference was Max Schneider, who scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Hilbert and bumps their season record up to 5-9.
Three Lakes/Phelps does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hilbert, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hilbert will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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