Borek cruises as Muskego tops Whitnall in sectional semi
Warriors' ace hurls another complete game in 8-2 win
When pitcher Cole Borek takes the mound, he looks to provide his team with a spark. The Muskego junior wants to create positive energy with every pitch he throws.
Saturday night, Borek provided both of these - and more - for his team.
The Warriors (29-7), behind a complete game from Borek, defeated Whitnall, 8-2, in a WIAA sectional semifinal game at Muskego. Borek cruised through seven innings, only allowing six Falcons hits while striking out three.
"I try to give my team some energy every time they come to bat," Borek said. "Today was like any other day. I gave my team a great chance to win by giving it my best."
Warriors head coach Mike Schramek said this kind of performance is nothing new for Borek, who has been the team's ace for the past two seasons.
"Including today, this is Cole's 19th complete game in the past two years," Schramek said. "He's our innings-eater. It's just what he does."
Backing up Borek's performance on the mound was a solid offensive performance by the Warriors hitters. As a team, the Warriors pounded out 17 hits against the Whitnall pitchers.
The Warriors were led by senior right fielder Mike Robinson and junior center fielder Adam Schulz. Robinson went 2-for-3 with two RBIs, while Schulz went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Every Warriors batter had a hit in the game.
The Warriors were exceptionally good at taking pitches. They only drew three walks, but on numerous occasions, Warriors' hitters worked the count full, forcing the Whitnall pitchers to throw many extra pitches.
"That's what we teach our kids to do," Schramek said. "They know what they're looking for when they go up to the plate."
Muskego faces the winner of Kettle Moraine/Waukesha West at 2 p.m. Sunday. Schulz will be taking the mound for the Warriors.
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