• Article Photo. Gunner Tranel pitched a 5-inning complete game shutout Friday at Union's new field.
    Gunner Tranel pitched a 5-inning complete game shutout Friday at Union's new field.
  • Article Photo. Bryce Burroughs fires a pitch to catcher Matt DeVries Friday at Union.
    Bryce Burroughs fires a pitch to catcher Matt DeVries Friday at Union.
  • Article Photo. Carson Struve connects for a hit against Union.
    Carson Struve connects for a hit against Union.
  • Article Photo. Carson Struve was safe at third on this play in the first inning; he later scored.
    Carson Struve was safe at third on this play in the first inning; he later scored.
  • Article Photo. Clint Ferguson connects for one of Vinton's many hits in douible-header sweep of Union Friday.
    Clint Ferguson connects for one of Vinton's many hits in douible-header sweep of Union Friday.
  • Article Photo. Clint Ferguson slides safely home ahead of the throw to the Union catcher.
    Clint Ferguson slides safely home ahead of the throw to the Union catcher.
  • Article Photo. Gunner Tranel connects for a hit against Union.
    Gunner Tranel connects for a hit against Union.
  • Article Photo. A foul ball flies from Gunner Tranel's bat against Union.
    A foul ball flies from Gunner Tranel's bat against Union.
  • Article Photo. Sophomore Bryce Burroughs started Game 2 for the Vikings at Union.
    Sophomore Bryce Burroughs started Game 2 for the Vikings at Union.
  • Article Photo. John Lippman slides safely into second as the ball bounces past a Union fielder.
    John Lippman slides safely into second as the ball bounces past a Union fielder.
  • Article Photo. Third baseman Taylor Leyden speaks to pitcher Bryce Burroughs during Game 2 at Union.
    Third baseman Taylor Leyden speaks to pitcher Bryce Burroughs during Game 2 at Union.
  • Article Photo. Kody Seaton kept the Knights scoreless from the 4th-7th innings.
    Kody Seaton kept the Knights scoreless from the 4th-7th innings.
  • Article Photo. Matt DeVries drives the ball into the outfield for a hit vs. Union.
    Matt DeVries drives the ball into the outfield for a hit vs. Union.
  • Article Photo. Phillip Close catches a throw from a Viking infielder to record an out.
    Phillip Close catches a throw from a Viking infielder to record an out.
  • Article Photo. Nolan Edwards rounds third to score for the Vikings against Union.
    Nolan Edwards rounds third to score for the Vikings against Union.
  • Article Photo. The Vikings scored 25 runs in 12 innings at Union, but this runner was out at home on this play.
    The Vikings scored 25 runs in 12 innings at Union, but this runner was out at home on this play.
  • Article Photo. First baseman Phillip Close digs a throw out of the dirt to get an assist.
    First baseman Phillip Close digs a throw out of the dirt to get an assist.
  • Article Photo. Nolan Edwards fires to first after stepping on second during a double play vs. Union.
    Nolan Edwards fires to first after stepping on second during a double play vs. Union.
  • Article Photo. Viking first baseman Phillip Close makes a play against Union.
    Viking first baseman Phillip Close makes a play against Union.
  • Article Photo. Kody Seaton recorded seven strikeouts in less than 4 innings against Union.
    Kody Seaton recorded seven strikeouts in less than 4 innings against Union.
  • Article Photo. Taylor Leyden connects for a hit against Union Friday in La Porte City.
    Taylor Leyden connects for a hit against Union Friday in La Porte City.
  • Article Photo. Travis Libbert ducks to avoid being hit by a wild throw as he steps on second base.
    Travis Libbert ducks to avoid being hit by a wild throw as he steps on second base.
  • Article Photo. Tayler Leyden rounds third, heading for home.
    Tayler Leyden rounds third, heading for home.
  • Article Photo. Thanks to Viking Mom Danelle Yeager for the following five photos of the V-S game at Union:
    Thanks to Viking Mom Danelle Yeager for the following five photos of the V-S game at Union:
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  • Article Photo. Nolan Edwards dives back to first during a pick-off attempt by a Union pitcher.
    Nolan Edwards dives back to first during a pick-off attempt by a Union pitcher.

Sophomore Gunner Tranel pitched a complete game, five-inning shutout as the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings defeated Union 11-0 in Game 1 of a double-header in La Porte City.

The Vikings also won the nightcap, 14-6. In that game, sophomore Bryce Burroughs pitched into the fourth inning. Burroughs held the Knights scoreless in the first and third innings, but a combination of walks, errors and three hits contributed to a 6-run second inning. Kody Seaton came on in relief in the fourth inning. He struck out seven and the Viking defense came up with two double plays over the last three and one-half innings to keep the Knights from scoring again.

The Vikings play at Oelwein Monday night. They host Waverly Tuesday for Parents Night. District play begins Friday, as Vinton hosts the four-team regional contest. The Vikings play Independence. Union plays Center Point-Urbana. The winners of those two games will play the following Monday, July 19, to see which team advances to the Sub-State game in Van Horne Wednesday, July 21.