Right fielder Aaron Mingo had three base hits and an RBI as the Vikings defeated the L. A. Harbor Seahawks 14-8 at home on Tuesday.
The Vikings came into the game winning six of their last eight games and have a record of 17-20.
The Vikings found themselves down early in the game as the Seahawks scored a run in the first inning on an RBI hit by left fielder Andres Roman.
The Vikings responded by scoring a run in the second inning by an RBI double by left fielder Dylan Mayorga that scored Mingo and a solo home run by second baseman Garret Rodriguez in the fourth inning.
Right fielder Branden Lepe tied the game in the fourth for the Seahawks on an RBI hit with two outs.
The Vikings would explode in the fifth inning, putting up eight runs and putting the game out of reach for a comeback.
Designated hitter Cross Stephens had the biggest hit, knocking a two RBI triple to right field and then Stephen scored after center fielder Myles Fendrick collected an infield hit.
The Vikings tacked on four more runs, two in the sixth inning and two in the seventh inning.
On the pitching side, it was a collective effort with right handed pitcher Anthony Buenasada going four full innings with only two earned runs but secured the win.
LA Harbor would score a run in the sixth inning and try to rally in the ninth, putting up five runs against pitcher Tyzer Handy, but ultimately falling short.
Mingo went 3-3 with an RBI, a walk, a stolen base, three runs scored, and a hit by pitch.
“Just playing free, honestly, trusting in my game and my teammates and just allowing me to go out there and just play my game,” Mingo said when asked why he performed well.
Rodriguez went 4-6 with a homer, three RBIs, and three runs scored.
“Hitting is all about rhythm and getting a little rhythm going. Right now everybody kind of found their swing and everybody’s putting good swings on the ball and it’s helping us put up a lot of runs,” Rodriguez said when asked about how the team has been finding offensive success.
Head coach Philip Visico looks to finish the season strong as his team will continue their final series.
“I’m definitely looking forward to these guys who are going to come back next year and build something off that. All I asked is we just finish the season strong and we continue this run into the next year and prepare for the upcoming year,” Visico said.
The Vikings ended the season with a 12-6 victory against L. A. Harbor and an overall record of 18-21.
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