For the second straight game, Kiel will face off against Chilton. The Raiders will square off against the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Kiel 2.6, Chilton 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Kiel is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Chilton just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Raiders have suffered since March 27, 2024.
For Chilton's part, Peyton Juckem spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. Juckem has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hudson Ludwig, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Mike Vanden Heuvel, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
The win was the seventh in a row for Chilton, bringing their record up to 10-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Kiel, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-2.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kiel has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Chilton struggles in that department as they've averaged .465. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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