Sutter, CA — Vanden Frosh Vikings Claw Back, But Fall Just Short Against Sutter By GameChanger Vanden Frosh Vikings's effort to come back from down six runs in the fifth inning came up just short, as they fell 8-6 to Sutter on Tuesday. Vanden Frosh Vikings closed the gap by scoring on a walk, a single, and an error. Sutter opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to two walks. Sutter first got on the board when X Mendoza drew a walk, scoring one run. An error extended the Sutter lead to 3-1 in the bottom of the second inning. Elijah Perez opened the game for Vanden Frosh Vikings. The pitcher surrendered six hits and six runs (five earned) over three innings, striking out two and walking five. A Luquin started on the mound for Sutter. The starting pitcher gave up one hit and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out seven and walking four. Jaxen Stevenson and Aaron Esser each collected one hit for Vanden Frosh Vikings. Jaxen Stevenson led Vanden Frosh Vikings with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Vanden Frosh Vikings had patience at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game. Ferreira, Giselle Diaz, and Noah Solis led the team with two bases on balls each. Jaxen Stevenson and Giselle Diaz each stole multiple bases for Vanden Frosh Vikings. Vanden Frosh Vikings stole nine bases in the game. Noah Cable, the number seven hitter for Sutter, led the way with two runs batted in. Noah Cable went 1-for-3 on the day. X Mendoza led Sutter with two hits in two at bats. X Mendoza led Sutter with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying nine walks for the game. Vanden Frosh Vikings play at home on Saturday against SRV Freshman WOLVES in their next game.