The team (26-14-1) lost to the RPI’s Junior Varsity team, 5-1, on Thursday afternoon. It was the last regular season game for the Vikings and was a special day for all baseball fans: While the two teams were playing their game, the San Francisco Giants’ 2010 World Series trophy was on display in Joe Bruno Stadium.
Earlier today, it was announced that pitcher Bryan Lajeunesse (Albany Academy/Watervliet) and outfielder Tyler Young (Shaker/Latham) were both named to the Mountain Valley All-Conference Team. Lajeunesse also finished second in Player of the Year voting boasting a perfect 5-0 record on the mound with a 1.96 ERA. Young is batting a .342 on the season with two home runs and 29 RBIs.
It also was announced that the Vikings will host Jamestown Community College in a best-of-three Sub-Regional series. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Saturday, May 7 beginning at 1 p.m. and then again on Sunday if necessary.
Published: Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 by j.hoyt