Purple Raiders
| 05/13/25 @ Sheboygan Falls | 25-12 |
| 05/08/25 @ Valders | 1-5 |
| 05/06/25 vs Valders | 0-6 |
| 05/03/25 vs Kewaunee | 7-6 |
| 04/30/25 vs Roncalli | 2-4 |
Two Rivers had lost nine games on the road dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 3-11 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Sheboygan Falls Falcons with a sharp 25-12 win. That 13 run margin sets a new team best for the Purple Raiders this season.
Derek Klinkner made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 5-for-5 with six runs, three stolen bases, and one triple. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Two Rivers got a massive performance out of Odin Clem, who went 3-for-5 with four runs and five RBI. Those five RBI gave Clem a new career-high. Alex Johnson was another key player, getting on base in five of his seven plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Two Rivers kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
As for Sheboygan Falls, they dropped their record down to 1-14 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games.
On Sheboygan Falls' side, Tobey Shircel was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Seth Jensema also deserves some recognition as he scored his first runs of the season.
Two Rivers will have a chance to go back-to-back against Sheboygan Falls: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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