Holmen won against Waunakee last Saturday with 11 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. The Holmen Vikings put the hurt on the Sparta Spartans with a sharp 11-1 win. The victory was nothing new for Holmen as they're now sitting on three straight.
Paul Goryl spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Calvin Gilbertson and Jack Walter did most of the damage at the plate: Gilbertson scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Walter scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Joe Meeter was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Holmen pushed their record up to 14-5 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Sparta, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Holmen's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Onalaska at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Holmen's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Onalaska's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Sparta, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Holmen at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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