Coach Jerrod Bridgewater celebrates with Dainel Wiese after making his way to third base. PHOTO BY JONATHAN MEYER

TAMA – On Monday, the Vinton Vikings traveled to take on the STC Baseball team in two games of WaMac conference action. The Trojans came out on top of both matchups, winning 3-2 in the first game and 10-7 in the second.

Head coach Jerod Bridgewater highlighted both games in a brief interview after both games concluded, noting that pitcher Emerson Bridgewater tossed 6 2/3 innings with two runs, none earned.

“He didn’t have his best stuff but battled and came out with the win. We were able to scratch across a few runs by doing the little things right, bunting when needed and stealing some bases,” Jerrod Bridgewater said. “Defensively we started out slow with a couple errors in the first inning but we buckled down and played much better after the first inning.”

The coach then reflected on the second game.

“Game two was a collective effort on the mound. Wiese, Clegg and Medina combined to keep the game close until our offense started rolling. McBride had two doubles and a three RBI game to lead us offensively,” he said. “That being said, I thought as a team offensively we again did the little things, bunted, sac fly, stolen bases to be successful.”

Daniel Wiese celebrates his run with a huge smile adorning his face. PHOTO BY JONATHAN MEYER

Bridgewater felt confident and encouraged with the performance against a conference rival.

“I feel that last night we really came together as a team to get two wins. Our attitudes and efforts were outstanding,” he said.

The Trojans next home game is Monday, June 19 against West Delaware.

Incoming Freshmen Emerson Bridgewater pitched much of the first game. Bridgewater is seen warming up before the start of game one. PHOTO BY JONATHAN MEYER

PHOTO BY JONATHAN MEYER