
Vikings
05/13/25 vs Manitowoc Lutheran | 9-2 |
05/12/25 @ New Holstein | 5-2 |
05/10/25 vs Reedsville | 11-1 |
05/08/25 vs Two Rivers | 5-2 |
05/06/25 vs Brillion | 6-4 |
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Valders entered their tilt with Manitowoc Lutheran on Tuesday with eight consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with nine. They were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Lancers. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won eight matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Megan Hochkammer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Makayla Dallas was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Arianna Hernandez was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Valders pushed their record up to 15-5 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Manitowoc Lutheran, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valders will host Chilton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least ten runs in their last six contests. As for Manitowoc Lutheran, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against St. Mary Catholic at 5:00 p.m. The Zephyrs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.67 runs per game on average), something the Lancers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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