Fairfield, CA — Vanden Frosh Vikings Come Up Short Against Pioneer Freshman Patriots By GameChanger Vanden Frosh Vikings fell to Pioneer Freshman Patriots 10-8 on Thursday at Vanden High School. An error put Pioneer Freshman Patriots on the board in the top of the first. Pioneer Freshman Patriots added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Adan Sanchez singled, Cueva Landon singled to center field, and Michael Nichols walked, each scoring one run. Vanden Frosh Vikings tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to a wild pitch, a double by Jaxen Stephenson, and a single by Giselle Diaz. Pioneer Freshman Patriots took the lead, 8-4, in the top of the third thanks to singles by Cueva Landon, and Timmy Davis. Anthony Andrade pitched four and two-thirds innings in relief for Vanden Frosh Vikings. The reliever gave up seven hits and five runs (one earned) while, striking out six and walking two. Tyler Banowetz opened the game for Vanden Frosh Vikings. The starter gave up three hits and five runs (one earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out five and walking five. Maddix Delgado led things off on the mound for Pioneer Freshman Patriots. The hurler gave up five hits and four runs over two innings, striking out three and walking two. Vanden Frosh Vikings accumulated nine hits in the game. Jaxen Stephenson went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Tyler Banowetz went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Vanden Frosh Vikings in hits. Giselle Diaz paced Vanden Frosh Vikings with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting eight walks for the game. Vanden Frosh Vikings turned one double play in the game. Pioneer Freshman Patriots tallied 10 hits in the game. Cueva Landon drove the middle of the lineup, leading Pioneer Freshman Patriots with four runs batted in. The infielder went 3-for-3 on the day. #6 collected two hits for Pioneer Freshman Patriots in four at bats. Elias Roberts paced Pioneer Freshman Patriots with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. #6 stole two bases. Vanden Frosh Vikings play at home on Wednesday against Del Campo in their next game.