Two Rivers dropped their record down to 7-2 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Brillion Lions. The match marked the Purple Raiders' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
As for Brillion, the win keeps they at an undefeated 9-0. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average this season.
For Brillion's part, Grace Krueger made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off nine hits. Krueger has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, earning one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Kennadie Ott was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Ella Kuchenbecker, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Two Rivers will square off against rival New Holstein at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Brillion is set to challenge their familiar foe Sheboygan Falls at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in the Lions' favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while the Falcons have been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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