Menomonie had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Holmen Vikings 8-6. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-2 on Saturday.
James Hoff was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs. That's the most runs he has posted over his last nine matchups.
In other pitching news, Max Jaeger looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
Back at the plate, Owen Welch was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. Taylor Mars was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Mustangs
| 05/03/25 vs Holmen | 8-6 |
| 05/03/25 vs Holmen | 5-2 |
| 05/02/25 vs Wausau East | 6-4 |
| 04/29/25 vs Eau Claire North | 4-1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Rice Lake | 3-1 |
Menomonie pushed their record up to 10-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Holmen, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-4-1.
Menomonie will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Vikings: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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