The Amundsen Vikings will challenge the Taft Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Amundsen will be strutting in after a win while Taft will be coming in after a defeat.
Amundsen took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over Von Steuben. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Vikings as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Amundsen saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Pierce Bakker, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Metea Valley hit Taft with a seven-run first inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles came up short against the Mustangs, falling 9-2. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Zachary Peters was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits.
Amundsen's victory bumped their record up to 5-18. As for Taft, their loss dropped their record down to 14-13.
Amundsen couldn't quite finish off Taft in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 and fell 5-3. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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