In a thrilling display of late-game resilience, the Bigfork Vikings staged a dramatic seventh-inning comeback to defeat the Polson Pirates 6-3 in high school baseball action on Tuesday. Trailing 3-1 entering the final frame, Bigfork's offense exploded to life, rattling off seven consecutive singles to plate five runs and snatch the victory.
The decisive rally was a testament to relentless pressure. With the bases loaded, Rye Rodriguez delivered a clutch single and capitalized on a defensive miscue, driving in two runs to knot the score at 3-3. The very next batter, Cavin Wiest, kept the line moving with a hit through the shortstop, bringing Rodriguez home for the go-ahead run. Grady Campbell and Mason Lewis added key RBI singles to secure the 6-3 final, propelling the Vikings to a perfect 3-0 start to their season.
Bigfork's win was anchored by a complete-game effort from pitcher Max Schara, who scattered four hits and struck out five while allowing three runs. For Polson (1-3), Cody Haggard provided a powerful spark with a solo home run in the sixth inning that had briefly given the Pirates a 3-1 lead. Starter Cole Wadsworth was sharp over four innings, striking out seven and allowing just one run.
