For the second straight game, Two Rivers will face off against Chilton. The Purple Raiders will welcome the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Two Rivers has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Chilton will arrive with four straight wins.
Two Rivers lost 8-1 to Chilton on Tuesday.
For Chilton's part, Peyton Juckem made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Juckem has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Chilton let Hudson Ludwig and Mike Vanden Heuvel run wild. Ludwig went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI, while Vanden Heuvel went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Vanden Heuvel has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kale Wagner, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Chilton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Two Rivers only managed five hits.
Chilton's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Two Rivers, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
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