The Vikings dropped a 5-4 heartbreaker to the Weatherford Coyotes in the second round of the Regional Tournament on Saturday, May 11.

Weatherford took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, but the Vikings came out firing on all cylinders in their half of the first. 
Sloan Barrett stayed hot with a single, and moved to third on a double from Walker Polk. Tyler Brodrick lined a two run single for a 2-1 lead. A passed ball scored the third run of the game, and Mason Ruiz dropped a bloop single, and it was a 4-1 Viking lead. 

Weatherford tied the game at 4-4 in the third inning, and the Viking defense took center stage, backing strong pitching performances. They turned two around the horn double plays, one of which halted potential scoring opportunities for Weatherford. Jacob Lang threw out a runner attempting to steal second base, Blake McCarthy made a leaping catch in foul territory.

Weatherford added a run in the ninth, and the Vikings gave their best effort, but fell just short. 

 

The Vikings move into the consolation bracket, and with weather suspending play on Sunday, they will return to the field on Monday, May 13 at 10 am in a rematch with New Mexico College.