North Salem Vikings Baseball 2-12 Jefferson, Portland

The Vikings' offensive struggles continued Tuesday night as North Salem baseball suffered a 12-2 defeat at Jefferson High School in Portland. The Salem, Oregon team, competing in the Central Valley Conference (6A), managed just two runs against the Democrats' pitching staff in the non-league matchup.

Jefferson built an early advantage and never looked back, pulling away with consistent scoring throughout the game. The Vikings were unable to mount any sustained rallies against the home team's defense, leaving multiple runners stranded in scoring position.

Despite the lopsided final score, North Salem showed flashes of competitiveness in the middle innings before Jefferson's offense took control. The loss drops the Vikings to 5-18 overall this season, though they maintain a 1-0 record in conference play.

With the spring season winding down, North Salem will look to regroup and finish strong in their remaining games. The Vikings return home later this week as they continue working toward building momentum for next season.