Vikings get walkoff win on Grizzle game-winner in 11th

Steven Grizzle flares to second to drive in Jake Pao in the 11th
Steven Grizzle flares to second to drive in Jake Pao in the 11th

Steven Grizzle's 11th-inning flare off the second baseman's glove gave the West Valley baseball team a 4-3 walkoff win over visiting San Francisco Tuesday. Grizzle knocked in Jake Pao, who had singled and then moved to third on a throwing error. The win moved the Vikings to 7-3 in the Coast-Golden Gate, 14-15 overall, and set up an important two-game series with San Mateo (17-11, 6-4) Thursday (4/4) and Saturday (4/6) at Valhalla. Danny O'Reilly went 3-5 to lead the Viking offense, while Matt Atencio picked up the win on the mound, holding the Rams (7-21, 0-10) to no runs and one hit in three innings of work in relief of starter Keegan Baird. First pitch Thursday is 2pm, while Saturday's game starts at 1:00pm.