(Suffern, NY) - Sophomore Sean Vanegas (Bronx, NY/Mount St. Michael) went 3 for 5 with two runs scored, and three different Vikings drove in two runs apiece, but the Westchester Community College Baseball team lost its 2019 Region XV opener with a 14-11 setback to Rockland Community College on Thursday afternoon at Rockland CC. With the loss, Westchester is now 13-5 for the 2019 season.

While it was a terrific offensive day for WCC as seven Vikings combined for 12 hits, Westchester's typically stout defense was another story. WCC combined for eight total errors, and allowed nine unearned runs to allow the hosts to score an important early-season region victory. After the teams were tied at three after two innings, Westchester rallied for four runs during the top of the fourth inning to take a 7-3 lead, and led 10-4 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning, but Rockland outscored the Vikings 10-1 the rest of the way.

Sophomore Steve Guzman (Bronx, NY/John F. Kennedy HS) went 2 for 3 with three walks, an RBI, and three runs scored, while freshman CJ Spence (Mt. Vernon, NY/Mt. Vernon HS) went 2 for 6 with two RBI's and two runs scored. Also for Westchester, freshman Jhojandy Hernandez (Bronx, NY/Salesian) went 2 for 3 with a walk and two runs scored.

Freshman Michael Cox (Cortlandt Manor, NY/Walter Panas HS) had a no-decision after allowing two earned runs over four innings, and he struck out four. Sophomores Dylan Sabia (Mahopac, NY/Iona Prep) and Luis Gomez (Bronx, NY/St. Raymond's) combined to allow only three earned runs over four innings of work.

Westchester and Rockland continue their series on Saturday, April 6 when the teams meet for a noon doubleheader at Viking Field. Friday's single game between the two teams has been postponed, and will be played on Sunday, April 7 at noon at Rockland CC. Any further schedule changes will be announced at GoWCCVikings.com and on all Athletic Department social media vehicles.