The Vikings baseball team continued their winning streak with another close win against Cerritos 7-6 on Thursday.
Cerritos was in the lead with a 0-3 score for most of the game until the Vikings closed the gap in the seventh inning.
Cerritos managed a home run at the beginning of the eighth inning with three runs placing them three runs ahead.
Pitcher and designated hitter Aaron Mingo hit a home run for the Vikings during the bottom of the eighth inning and closed the gap yet again with a one run lead.
Pitcher and designated hitter Aaron Mingo celebrates his home run at home plate with his teammates Myles Fendrick (Left) and Cross Stephens (Right). (Brianna Apodaca)
With two runners already on base, Mingo’s home run secured the Vikings victory by a slim margin.
Mingo commented briefly on the challenges of the game against the Seahawks.
“We definitely faced adversity, we did a good job coming back in the end and having good energy in the end,” said Mingo.
Outfeilder Myles Fendrick celebrates the comeback win with his teammates after the game. (Brianna Apodaca)
Left handed pitcher Logan Carr kept a positive attitude for the next game.
“We just got to keep competing…if we can still just stay on top of the ball and have some fun out there,” said Carr.
Shortstop Jackson Pohl throws ball to get the runner out at home plate in the bottom of the third inning. (Brianna Apodaca)
Head coach Casey Crook briefly analyzed what some of the failings were during the game.
“We always seem to have an inning or two on the mound where we walk,” said Crook.
Crook also mentioned the self-awareness that the team has and their spirit to keep working on it.
“These guys know when they’re messing up, they know what they have to work on, they know they got to dig deep and get it done,” said Crook.
The Vikings are currently on a six game winning streak with a total of 13 wins and eight losses.