Freshman infielder Davis Grawey headlined the box score going 4-for-4 at the plate and driving in three runs, including the game winner on his walk-off single in the ninth inning.
Sophomore Marcellus Henry started the game on the mound for the Vikings and threw six efficient innings striking out five and allowing three runs on four hits.
Marcellus settled in on the mound early, retiring the side with two strikeouts in the first inning.
The Vikings used small ball to spark a third inning rally with a bunt by freshman first baseman Justin Stembridge advancing freshman outfielder Xander McLaurin to second.
The bunt was followed by three consecutive hits resulting in a three run third inning.
Prior to the sixth inning, Grossmont had seven lineout and flyouts to the outfield, but in the sixth inning they were able to connect for two solo home runs.
“I would definitely like to limit the lineouts, but as long as I get the outs, that’s all that matters,” said Henry.
Walks nearly cost the Vikings late in the game, but the bullpen was able to limit Grossmont, giving the offense a chance to win the game.
A walk and a stolen base by freshman outfielder Danny Rodriguez led to a walk-off single by Grawey in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Vikings to a 5-4 victory.
When asked about the importance of this win after a rocky start to the season Grawey said, “It’s huge, especially in these close ball games that we have to win. Further on into this season we just need to keep scoring runs, putting up baserunners, and pitchers need to keep throwing strikes.”
Freshman Liam Taylor got the win after allowing no earned runs in the eighth and ninth inning.
The Vikings have a rematch against Grossmont on Thursday the 16th at Grossmont at 1:00 p.m.