Vikings avenge Substate loss with sweep of Central DeWitt

The 2016 Vinton-Shellsburg baseball season ended with a loss at Central DeWitt in the Sub-State game, as the Sabers defeated the Vikes 6-5 to earn a trip to last year's State Tournament. This season, however, VS defeated DeWitt twice 4-3, and 4-1, in a home double header on Thursday. The Vikings also defeated Benton on Friday, 5-4 in a non-conference game. Coach Jim Struve offered the following game summaries:

Game 1, DeWitt

Vikings scored 3 runs in the 1st inning to go onto to Win Game 1 versus Central DeWitt. Will Edwards led the Viking offensive attack with 3 hits. Tanner Davis had 2 doubles with Conner Miracle, David Bray, and Nathan Struve adding a double each. Scott Betterton got the Win as he pitched 5 2/3 innings with a strong effort. David Bray pitched the remaining 1 1/3 to receive the Save. The Viking defense played extremely well with no errors as Scottie Wirth and Tanner davis each turned unassisted double plays. Game 2, Dewitt

Vikings won the nightcap 4-3 and completed the sweep over Central DeWitt. Conner Miracle pitched a fantastic 7 inning complete game 5 hitter with 9 strikeouts---striking out the last 5 batters he faced. The Vikings played error free defense which was a contributing factor in the win. Wes Edwards had 3 hits, Jared Thompson added 2 hits as Will Edwards and Tanner Davis each added a double a piece.

6-16 Benton Game recap:

Vikings beat Benton Community 5-4 in a non-conference baseball game Friday night. Vikings were led by Wes and Will Edwards, as they each had a double and 2 hits apiece. Conner Miracle added 2 RBI's. David Bray threw 6 strong innings, allowing 5 hits to receive the Win and Tanner Davis came in the 7th inning with the tying run on 2nd base to pitch out of a jam to get the Save. The Viking defense played fantastic with no errors as Conner Miracle (center fielder) and Tanner Davis (2nd baseman) made several great defensive plays for the Vikes.

Vikings are 17-2 on the season and play Monday at Benton Community for a Conference DH. The team plays away games all this week, with bus trips to Hudson, Western Dubuque and Monticello on the schedule. The Vikes play at home next Monday vs. Williamsburg.

Sports : Vikings avenge Substate loss with sweep of Central DeWitt

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