Baseball Recap: Slinger Extends Winning Streak to Three

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Previous 3 Games

05/04/26 @ Nicolet	8-3
05/02/26 vs Arrowhead	9-8
05/01/26 vs Nicolet	8-6

Slinger had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They came out on top against the Nicolet Knights by a score of 8-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-6 on Friday.

Brayden Zimmerman made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Clay Miller looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Gavin Sawyer and Payton Tennies did most of the damage at the plate: Sawyer went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Tennies got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. Tennies has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Grady Chvosta was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

Slinger hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Nicolet struck out ten times.

Slinger's record now sits at 10-5. As for Nicolet, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-9.

Looking ahead, Slinger will host Homestead at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games the Highlanders have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Nicolet, they are taking a road trip to challenge Grafton at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Black Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Knights' hitters will have their work cut out for them.