Vikings Drop Game 1 of MCL SemifinalsBy: Tuesday's game against Northwest Indiana Oilmen (3) was a heartbreaker for Southland Vikings (2), as they lost the lead late in a 12-7 defeat. The game was tied at seven with Northwest Indiana Oilmen (3) batting in the top of the seventh when Amir Wright singled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs. Southland Vikings (2) collected ten hits and Northwest Indiana Oilmen (3) had 14 in the high-scoring affair. Northwest Indiana Oilmen (3) knotted the game up at seven in the top of the sixth inning. An error scored one run for Northwest Indiana Oilmen (3). Southland Vikings (2) put up five runs in the fifth inning. The offensive onslaught came from a single by Justin Rios, an error on a ball put in play by PJ Raines, and a double by Andy Lopez. Max Franklin was the winning pitcher for Northwest Indiana Oilmen (3). He went five innings, allowing zero runs on two hits, striking out eight and walking one. Hunter Kraynak took the loss for Southland Vikings (2). He lasted two and a third innings, allowing seven hits and seven runs while striking out four and walking zero. Christian Howell started the game for Northwest Indiana Oilmen (3). He allowed eight hits and seven runs over four innings, striking out two Anthony Rogers started the game for Southland Vikings (2). He went four and two-thirds innings, allowing five runs on six hits and striking out six Southland Vikings (2) tallied ten hits in the game. Andy Lopez, Joe Curci, and Dashon Moore all collected multiple hits for Southland Vikings (2). Dashon Moore, Joe Curci, and Andy Lopez each collected two hits to lead Southland Vikings (2). Northwest Indiana Oilmen (3) racked up 14 hits. Jackson Dvorak, Amir Wright, Nate Montgomery, Nick Figus, and Jake Plastiak all had multiple hits for Northwest Indiana Oilmen (3). Amir Wright led Northwest Indiana Oilmen (3) with four stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with nine stolen bases. "Powered by Narrative Science and GameChanger Media. Copyright 2018. All rights reserved." Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution. |
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