HAYFIELD — The Hayfield baseball team almost had a dramatic comeback, but instead it bowed out 8-7 to Byron (6-5 overall) in Hayfield Monday.

The Vikings (3-8 overall) trailed 8-2 going into the bottom of the seventh inning, when they rattled off seven straight singles to start the frame.

Hayfield trailed 8-6 with the bases loaded and no outs, but they couldn’t plate the tying run.

The Vikings had to throw five different pitchers, including a couple who hadn’t thrown all year, due to their projected starter being out with an injury. Those hurlers combined for 10 walks, while the defense committed five errors.

Hayfield pitching: Cam Rutledge (L), 1 2/3 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 K

Hayfield hitting: Cole Kruger, 2-for-4, RBI, 2 R, 2 SB; Will Waggoner, 1-for-3, RBI, R; Drew Streightiff, 3-for-4, RBI, 2 SB; Jason Born, 1-for-4, RBI; Carter Pesch, 0-for-4, RBI; Jacob Steiner, 2-for-3, 2 R, SB; Matt Walters, 2-for-4, R; Rutledge, 1-for-3, RBI, R