Holmen dropped their record down to 10-3-1 on Saturday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road. They fell 5-2 to the Menomonie Mustangs. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Vikings couldn't push the score so high this time.
Paul Goryl was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Nolan Mashak was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
As for Menomonie, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games.
On Menomonie's side, Zach Miller looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Charlie Mikesell was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Cage Sorenson was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run.
Looking ahead, Holmen is taking a road trip to challenge Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Menomonie, they will be playing at home against New Richmond at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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