Sparta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 11-1 to the Holmen Vikings, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Sparta of the 9-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Holmen's part, Paul Goryl spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. Goryl has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Holmen let Calvin Gilbertson and Jack Walter loose on the outfield. Gilbertson scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Walter scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Joe Meeter, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Sparta's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Holmen, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sparta will take on Holmen at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Holmen, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Onalaska, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Holmen's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Onalaska's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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