Big Bend sweeps WVC, closes in on final playoff berth

WENATCHEE - With two enormous wins over the weekend, Big Bend baseball returned to the thick of the NWAACC East playoff picture.

The Vikings (11-13, 20-15) sit just two games behind Columbia Basin for the fourth and final playoff spot after stringing together three wins in a row.

Recently, Big Bend was able to take two road games from Wenatchee Valley, 9-4 and 10-9.

In game one, a Jon Dailey RBI single in the second inning of the first game sparked a rally that ended with a 6-0 Viking lead after two.

Dylan Signorelli led the team with three RBIs, while Mitchell Darlington added a pair.

Signorelli finished 2 for 5 with a double.

With its season on the brink, Big Bend trailed 9-5 entering the eighth inning in the nightcap against Wenatchee Valley.

K.J. Herbert lined an RBI single that ignited a five-run inning to pull the Vikings ahead.

Signorelli continued to flourish, going 2 for 5 with four RBIs and a home run.

Big Bend travels for a crucial two-game set against Columbia Basin May 7. The Vikings conclude their regular season May 10 at home.

Softball splits against CBC, WWCC

In an otherwise forgettable season, Big Bend (3-22, 5-26) has played .500 softball in its last six games.

The Vikings split a two-game series against Columbia Basin, taking the first game 3-2 before losing the nightcap 7-2.

Lauren Schwalbach scored the game-winning run for the Vikings against Columbia Basin after Sam McGhie singled in the ninth inning.

Big Bend continued to play well in the front end of doubleheaders, beating Walla Walla 12-6 in game one before losing 11-7 in game two.

The Vikings finish their regular season on the road against Spokane May 10.