Valhalla had lost nine straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 7-18 to make it ten. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Helix Highlanders. The Norsemen were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Highlanders earlier this season, when they won 3-1.
As for Helix, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-11 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games.
For Helix's part, Romeo Briones made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Briones has posted since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Matt Martinez looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Bryan Herman was incredible, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and three RBI. Those RBI marked the first that he has brought in this season. Kie Smith was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Valhalla wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 12-2 defeat against Granite Hills on the 15th. As for Helix, they have also already played their next contest, a 5-2 loss against Grossmont on the 15th.
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