
Vikings
04/21/25 vs La Crosse Central | 6-4 |
04/16/25 vs Tomah | 9-2 |
04/14/25 @ Tomah | 15-12 |
Holmen proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by seven) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the La Crosse Central Riverhawks 6-4. The victory was familiar territory for the Vikings, who have now won three games in a row.
Paul Goryl tossed a big game, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Abe Henderson and Brayden Wall did most of the damage at the plate: Henderson went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI, while Wall went 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That home run was Henderson's first of the season.
Holmen's record now sits at 5-1-1. As for La Crosse Central, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Looking ahead, Holmen will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Sparta at 4:30 p.m. The Vikings are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. La Crosse Central will be paying especially close attention to Holmen's contest: after Holmen faces off against Sparta, they'll take on La Crosse Central again at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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