Holmes had lost 16 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-17 to make it 17. They came up short against the Villa Madonna Vikings, falling 10-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-1 on Friday.
As for Villa Madonna, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-8-1. Considering they have won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Villa Madonna's part, Tyler Brandstetter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. Brandstetter has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He has become a key player for Villa Madonna: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 6-8-1 otherwise.
In other batting news, Andres Elizalde was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ryan Timm, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holmes will challenge Bellevue at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Villa Madonna, they will take on Williamstown at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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