The Kolberg Braves continued their push for the top spot in the Door County Baseball League with a 7-2 victory on Sunday over its southern rivals Maplewood.
The Braves struck first with two runs in the opening frame, only to have the Mets respond with one of their own. The Braves extended the lead in the middle innings, scoring three runs in the third and two more in the fourth. Trevor Hawkey had a role in both rallies with a pair of RBI singles. The Mets got one rune back in the sixth inning, but got no closer to knocking off the Braves.
For the Braves, Hawkey, Trevor Reinhardt, Jack Peterson, and Tyler Neinas all had two hits as they combined to drive in four runs. Austin Rohe and Austen Dart accounted for the other two RBI. Reinhardt got the win on the mound, allowing one run (0 ER) on four hits and no walks while striking out seven across six innings.
For the Mets, Jerek Valley came off the bench to go 2-3 while Adam Gutschow and Kordell Draves each went 1-4 with an RBI. Gavin Brady took the loss, allowing seven runs (6 ER) on eight hits and five walks in three innings of work.
