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Viking Double Header

The Siuslaw Vikings added a pair of wins to their schedule after a home double header yesterday.  The Vikings faced Cottage Grove in the early game with senior Beau Erickson on the mound.  Erickson faced 19 batters striking out 8 and allowed only 2 hits blanking the Lions.  Offensively the Vikings hit the ball well with Ethan Halpin going 3 for 3 with 2 RBIS.  Jason Garcia and Henry Rankin had two hits and drove in 2 RBIS each.  The Vikings had 13 hits scoring 15 in the 4 ½ inning shutout.  They continue to struggle with errors with 3.

 

In Game two Ethan Halpin got the start and faced 29 batters striking out 12 allowing 6 hits and 3 runs.  The Vikings trailed early 3-0 until the bottom of the 4th.  the Vikings put a string of runs together scoring 3 in the 4th, 5th, and 6th innings for the 9-3 victory.  Freshman Max Reynolds was 2 for 2 with a run and a stolen base for the Vikings.

 

The Viking softball team hosted Marist yesterday.  Marist defeated the Vikings 23-5.