Sunnyslope gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Wednesday. They skirted past the Canyon del Oro Dorados 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Vikings have posted since March 20, 2024.
Bryan Mares
| 02/26/25 vs Canyon del Oro | 7 |
| 04/11/24 @ Mountain Ridge | 6 |
| 04/04/24 @ O'Connor | 6 |
| 04/18/24 @ Queen Creek | 2 |
| 03/28/24 @ Boulder Creek | 2 |
Bryan Mares was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in strikeouts. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Mares wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Wes Griffin, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sunnyslope will square off against Horizon at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Canyon del Oro, they will head out to square off against Hamilton at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Canyon del Oro has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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