Thursday’s game against MBSC 13U Maroon was a heartbreaker for Mount Horeb Vikings Red 13U, as they lost the lead late in a 9-8 defeat. The game was tied at eight in the bottom of the fifth when Drew drew a walk, scoring one run.

MBSC 13U Maroon rallied for the victory despite trailing 8-4 in the fifth.

Mount Horeb Vikings Red 13U were the first to get on the board in the first when Hayden singled, scoring one run.

Ezra singled down the left field line on the seventh pitch of the at-bat, which helped MBSC 13U Maroon tie the game at one in the bottom of the second.

Mount Horeb Vikings Red 13U took the lead in the top of the third. Braxton grounded out, scoring one run, to give Mount Horeb Vikings Red 13U the lead, 2-1.

MBSC 13U Maroon took the lead in the bottom of the third. Owen grounded out, scoring three runs, to give MBSC 13U Maroon the lead, 4-2.

Mount Horeb Vikings Red 13U tied the game in the top of the fourth thanks to a double by Hayden, and a single by Lincoln.

Mount Horeb Vikings Red 13U jumped into the lead in the top of the fifth when Mason doubled, scoring two runs, Chase was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and an error scored one run.
MBSC 13U Maroon flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fifth, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 9-8. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Soren that drove in two.

Bentley opened the game for Mount Horeb Vikings Red 13U. The pitcher allowed three hits and one run over two innings, striking out two and walking none. Ezra started on the bump for MBSC 13U Maroon. The starter surrendered two hits and one run (zero earned) over one inning, striking out one and walking two.

Mason, Braxton, and Hayden each collected two hits for Mount Horeb Vikings Red 13U. Mason and Hayden were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Mount Horeb Vikings Red 13U.

MBSC 13U Maroon accumulated 10 hits in the game. James, Soren, Ezra, Tucker, Colby, Drew, Cam, Ryan, Kohler, and Ryan each collected one hit for MBSC 13U Maroon. Soren led MBSC 13U Maroon with two runs batted in. The leadoff hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Soren and Ryan each stole multiple bases for MBSC 13U Maroon. MBSC 13U Maroon stole 10 bases in the game. MBSC 13U Maroon turned one double play in the game.

Mount Horeb Vikings Red 13U will travel to 13u White Vikings for their next game on Friday.