First Place Vikings Win Streak Snapped

You can't win 'em all.

After a 12-0 start, the Hoover High varsity baseball team lost their first game against Wooster on Monday night, said Vikings head coach Jeff Hite.

"We got beat 10-6, our pitching was a little shaky, but hey, that's the game," said Hite.

The Vikings remain in first place (6-0) in the Federal League, and despite the loss, Hite and Hoover athletic director Don Shimek couldn't be more pleased with the team's solid showing out of the gate. 

In their first 13 games, the Vikings have seven shutouts, a collective E.R.A. under one and a .350-plus team batting average, said Hite.

"We're going to have some tough games coming, you know, but the kids are playing well," said Shimek. "I've liked the hitting and the pitching is coming through."

Hite has been particularly impressed with the seniors and said he'll rely on them for tough games ahead against Lake (currently in second place), Glen Oak and McKinley. 

First pitch for the Vikings next game is at 5 p.m. against Massillon on April 24. 

For the complete 2013 Hoover High School baseball schedule, click here.