The Vikings lost a close game in extra innings to Pasadena by a final score of 6-3.
This is the Vikings second consecutive game that has gone into extras, unfortunately they were not able to close this one out.
“I thought that we would be able to finish that game in the seventh, but those are things that are out of our control so we have to continue working hard,” said Vikings head coach Megan Martinez.
All three of the Vikings’ runs came on a three-run home run by sophomore first baseman Gladys Garcia in the fourth inning.
Starting pitcher sophomore Olivia Ramirez pitched seven innings striking out six and giving up three earned runs on eight hits.
“I threw less offspeed, but I was able to throw it past them,” said Ramirez.
Pasadena started the scoring early with one run in the second.
Ramirez responded as she does so well by pitching four scoreless innings and allowing four hits in that span.
The Vikings defense flashed their leather in the third inning with two diving plays from Garcia and sophomore center fielder Alia Marquez.
“I have full confidence with my defense behind me, there’s never any doubt,” said Ramirez.
The Vikings went into the seventh inning leading 3-1, but were unable to close out the game.
They would give up two runs with two outs in the seventh and three runs in the eighth to lose by a final score of 6-3.
With this loss, the Vikings move to 3-1 in conference play and 9-5 overall.
The Vikings hope to bounce back on Thursday, March 9th at 3:00 p.m. vs Mt. San Antonio.