Connor Martin and Takao Cookson led the Valley City State Vikings to a 2-0 shutout victory against Dickinson State in the Frontier Conference Baseball Tournament. The Vikings improved to 25-22-1, while Dickinson State dropped to 25-24. Evan Gonzalez delivered a solo home run, marking his ninth of the season, and Nick Senn added an RBI single. Martin was named Frontier Conference Pitcher of the Year, allowing just two hits over 7 2/3 innings, and broke the school's strikeout record with a total of 128 this season.

By the Numbers
  • Connor Martin recorded 10 strikeouts, breaking the school record with 128 strikeouts this season.
  • Martin's scoreless innings streak extended to 14 2/3, with 34 2/3 innings without allowing an earned run.
State of Play
  • Valley City State progresses to face top seed Bellevue in the next round of the tournament.
  • The Vikings remain in solid form, having displayed strong pitching and timely hitting in their opening game.
What's Next

VCSU will compete against Bellevue on Friday afternoon in a critical winner's bracket match, seeking to advance further in the tournament.

Bottom Line

The Vikings' success hinges on their continued solid pitching and offensive contributions, which are crucial for their potential run in the Frontier Conference Tournament.