Sparta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 20-9 to the Holmen Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Sparta of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
For Holmen's part, Eli Edwardson was incredible, going 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.
Sparta's loss dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Holmen, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sparta will challenge 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. As for Holmen, they will head out on the road to face off against River Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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