Valders had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 3-9 to make it four. They came up short against the Kiel Raiders, falling 10-0. The Vikings were not able to make up for their defeat to the Raiders from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Kiel, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 14-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games.
For Kiel's part, Aaron Stephany made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Stephany has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with one stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Teagan Schleh was excellent, earning two RBI, two runs, and four stolen bases. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. Cameron Schaefer also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Looking ahead, Valders will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Two Rivers at 4:30 p.m. Kiel will be paying especially close attention to the Vikings' matchup: after the Vikings face off against the Raiders, they'll take on Kiel again at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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