MOUNT BERRY, Ga. - The Vikings handled Sewanee in impressive fashion in Friday night's doublehader, winning 7-2 in both games to improve to 25-9 overall and 8-6 in SAA Play.

Game One (Berry 7 - Sewanee 2)

With Ava Fouts in the circle, the Vikings outhit the Tigers 11-7 and allowed just 2 runs in game one, propelling them to the victory. Lauren Cothern was the main catalyst, with 3 hits to drive in two runs.

The game got underway with both teams staying quiet offensively thanks to stellar pitching on both sides. The bottom of the third is where the Viking bats woke up, with a bunt single and RBI from Rachel Runsick, and an RBI double for Lauren Cothern as well. An error from the Tigers led to another two runs scoring to make it 4-0 heading into the fourth frame. 

Another solid defensive frame from the Vikings led to Cothern scoring Brooke Thompson to make it 5-0. 

The Vikings would add and give up two runs down the stretch to earn a wire to wire 7-2 victory.

Game Two (Berry 7 - Sewanee 2)

With Megan Rapillo controlling the circle, the Vikings relied on her arm for the first inning and a half until the Vikings opened the floodgates with an Elly Bennett two-run homer, which proved to be contagious as the Vikings put together another run to make it 3-0 heading into the third inning. 

Another empty frame from Rapillo led to a 2-RBI single from Cara Holland, that made it 5-0 at the end of the third inning. The Vikings added a couple of runs in the fifth to put a bow on it and earn a doubleheader sweep over the Tigers. 

The Vikings will continue action either tomorrow or Sunday at 12 PM, pending the inclement weather that may hit Mount Berry in the morning hours. Check Berry Vikings Athletics social media pages for updates. Read Full Article