Baseball Recap: Make It 13 in a Row for Madison

Eagles

Previous Games

05/19/25 vs Sterling Heights	13-12
05/15/25 @ South Lake	17-2
05/15/25 @ South Lake	18-3
05/13/25 vs Eastpointe	21-2
05/13/25 vs Eastpointe	21-1
+ 8 more games

Madison waltzed into their contest on Monday with 12 straight wins... but they left with 13. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 13-12 W against the Sterling Heights Stallions. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since April 24, 2024.

Landon Wargo and Shawn Dennis made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Wargo struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Meanwhile, Dennis tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Wargo got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Dennis got on base in four of his five plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Demario Clemons was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Bradyn Hartman, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.

Madison always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .564 or higher in 12 consecutive games.

Madison pushed their record up to 13-2 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Sterling Heights, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Madison will challenge Eastpointe at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Sterling Heights, they will head out to challenge Hazel Park at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.