Recap
Fairfield, CA — Buckley's Walk-Off Picture Perfect Ending In Vanden Vikings Varsity's Victory Over Vacaville
It came down to the wire on Tuesday, with Vanden Vikings Varsity taking victory on a dramatic walk-off single in the late innings that sealed their victory over Vacaville. The game was tied at two with Vanden Vikings Varsity batting in the bottom of the seventh when Cody Buckley singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Vanden pitchers struck out eight, while Vacaville pitchers sat down nine.
Vacaville got things started in the first inning when Cameron Malone singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Vanden Vikings Varsity tied things up at two. Erick Diez drew a walk, scoring one run.
Trevor Morse got the win for Vanden. The righty surrendered zero runs on zero hits over one inning, walking zero.
Aidan Russell took the loss for Vacaville. The hurler allowed five hits and three runs over six and a third innings, striking out nine.
Isaac Zaldivar started the game for Vanden Vikings. The pitcher surrendered two runs on five hits over six innings, striking out eight and walking one
Jack Brooks had a triple with an error that started the scoring for the Vikings in the third inning.
The Vikings collected seven hits in the game. Buckley and Tyler James all collected multiple hits for Vanden. James and Buckley each managed two hits to lead Vanden Vikings Varsity.