Holmen scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Sparta Spartans with a sharp 20-9 win. With that victory, Holmen brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
The team relied heavily on Eli Edwardson, who went 3-for-5 with four stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Jack Walter, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Holmen is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. As for Sparta, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holmen will face off against River Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sparta, they will head out on the road to take on West Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The last four games West Salem has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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