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Vikings Split on Day Two of Cobber Round Robin

 
WEST ST. PAUL – On Thursday, the Bethany Softball team traveled back to the West St. Paul Dome for day two of the Cobber Round Robin.
 
The Basics

• Final Scores: Concordia-Moorhead 7, Bethany Lutheran 4; Bethany Lutheran 4, Finlandia 3, in eight innings
• Record: 3-11
• Location: West St. Paul Dome

 
Game One: Concordia-Moorhead 7, Bethany Lutheran 4
Comparing to the 13-0 loss to Concordia-Moorhead in the opening day of the Cobber Round Robin, the Vikings put together a competitive game in the second contest against the Cobber's this season. The Vikings struck for three runs in the bottom of the first inning to get the scoring started on the day. Bethany would add another run in the third inning to complete the scoring in game one.
 
Christina Wickingson (Mason, Wis.) had a nice day at the plate, finishing with three hits and one run scored. Kendra Porath (Wyoming, Minn.) and Allison Norton (North Pole, Alaska) contributed with two hits apiece. Porath also added two RBI's to the box score.
 
Game Two: Bethany Lutheran 4, Finlandia 3, in eight innings
Earning their third victory of the season, the Vikings defeated the Lions in extra innings to finish the 2016 Cobber Round Robin. The Vikings used a 12-hit attack and solid pitching in the second game of the day.
 
Highlighting the day for Bethany was freshman Kendra Porath. The third baseman recorded four hits in the efforts over Finlandia. Senior Dani Emkes (Montevideo, Minn.), finished the contest with two hits and three RBI's while Amber Schulz (Amboy, Minn.) added two hits to the offense.
 
Christina Wickingson earned the victory in the circle for the Vikings. The junior pitched all eight innings while striking out seven batters.

Up Next:
Next on the schedule is a doubleheader with Martin Luther on March 31^st at the Bethany Softball Field. The non-conference games will begin at 4 p.m. Fans can find more information at www.blcvikings.com.