The Bronson Vikings will head out on the road to take on the Union City Chargers at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Bronson will come into the match with an undefeated record on the line.
While Bronson didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They skirted past Prairie Heights 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Vikings have posted against the Panthers since April 11, 2018.
Warner Wotta made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Wotta was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with five stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reid Stukey, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with five stolen bases and three runs. Owen Kimmons was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Union City has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They fell just short of Sand Creek by a score of 11-10. The Chargers have struggled against the Aggies recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Bronson's record now sits at 4-0. As for Union City, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Bronson might still be hurting after the 12-3 loss they got from Union City in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Vikings avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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