Helix lost to Valhalla two weeks ago, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Highlanders came out on top against the Norsemen by a score of 6-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Highlanders.
Romeo Briones
| 05/13/25 vs Valhalla | 6 |
| 05/06/25 @ Granite Hills | 1 |
| 05/01/25 @ Grossmont | 3 |
| 04/25/25 vs Valhalla | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ El Capitan | 3 |
| + 3 more games |
Romeo Briones made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Matt Martinez looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Bryan Herman was incredible, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Kie Smith also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Helix's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-11. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Valhalla, their loss dropped their record down to 7-18.
Helix wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 5-2 defeat against Grossmont on the 15th. As for Valhalla, they have also already played their next contest, a 12-2 loss against Granite Hills on the 15th.
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