Valhalla had lost 13 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it 14. They lost 16-1 to the Madison Warhawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Norsemen of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
As for Madison, they now have a winning record of 4-3. That looming 16-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Madison's part, they got a great performance from Jeremiah Jennings as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. Those 14 strikeouts gave Jennings a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Charlie Kroning was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Jorge Luque, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and four RBI.
Looking ahead, Valhalla will be playing in front of their home fans against Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Norsemen's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Madison, they will venture away from home to challenge Grossmont at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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