Sterling Heights had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 1-13 to make it four. They fell just short of the Madison Eagles by a score of 13-12. While the Stallions didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 8-1 in the first period.
As for Madison, the victory (which was their 13th in a row) raised their record to 13-2. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 13.7 runs.
For Madison's part, Landon Wargo and Shawn Dennis made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, 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 consistent: 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, Madison got a big performance out of Demario Clemons, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. Clemons 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.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sterling Heights will take on Hazel Park at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Madison, they will square off against Eastpointe at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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