Carl Albert baseball team splits home pair with Arkansas Baptist; Vikings entertain archrival Eastern Saturday afternoon, but game may start an hour early to avoid possible rain

March 8, 2013

NICHOLS AND DIMING THEM — Carl Albert State College base runner Colby Nichols, center, reaches base safely on a stolen-base attempt as the ball is mishandled by Arkansas Baptist shortstop Chase Sealy, left, as second baseman Ryan Mendez prepares to back up the play during the second game of Friday afternoon's doubleheader at Ival Goodman Field. PDN photo by David Seeley

Friday afternoon's home doubleheader against the Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes at Ival Goodman Field started on the right foot for the homestanding Carl Albert State Vikings baseball team, but finished on a down note for the locals.
The Vikings took the opener from the Buffs 9-0, but the visitors from Little Rock claimed an 8-1 victory in the nightcap.
The Vikings will return to action Saturday afternoon, welcoming archrival Eastern Oklahoma State College to Ival Goodman Field for a single, nine-inning game. The contest is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., but the game time may be moved up to 1 p.m. to accommodate the threat of rain.