Brillion is 2-8 against Valders since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Lions will challenge the Vikings. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Brillion sitting on six straight victories and Valders on three.
Brillion is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 10-2 margin over Southern Door. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won 12 contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Grace Krueger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Amaya Brooks, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jana O'Connell, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, Valders never let their opponents score on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past New Holstein 2-0. That's two games straight that the Vikings have won by exactly two runs.
Valders' victory bumped their record up to 18-6. As for Brillion, their win bumped their record up to 21-3.
Brillion couldn't quite finish off Valders in their previous matchup on May 6th and fell 6-4. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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