Sports : Comeback bid fails as Vikings lose to Monticello 11-8 at Veterans Stadium

Starting pitcher Gunner Tranel is introduced as Vikings play at Veterans Stadium Friday.

Vikes line up for National Anthem as they stand on Minor League field in C.R.

Gunner Tranel pitches in the first inning of game against Monticello.

Announcer Randy Forsyth was impressed with the equipment in the booth.

'Final Season' is part of historical display at Vets. Movie cast members signed this T-shirt.

The Vinton-Shellburg baseball team came up short in its attempt for another come-from-behind win on Friday night.

In a varsity game against Monticello, the Vikings were down 11-8 going into the bottom of the seventh inning. They loaded the bases, but were unable to score.

The loss was just the Vikings' second of the season. They are still at 8-2 overall and still undefeated in official conference games, at the top of the WaMac West.

Sophomore Gunner Tranel made his first varsity start for the Vikings. Senior Taylor Leyden finished the game.

The Vikings play at Center Point-Urbana tonight.