Baseball:
Rancho Cucamonga got a great outing for Jacob Billings and the Cougars stomped Upland, 11-0, in Monday’s Baseline League contest.
Billings went the distance, scattering four hits, walking one and striking out nine Highlanders’ batters.
Jayden Lopez went 3-for-3 for RCHS, including a double, run scored and two RBIs.
Joshua Farmer singled twice, drove in two and scored once in the victory.
Jonathan Manuel had a two-run single and Eddie Rocha singled and scored.
Wilson Dunn singled, scored and had an RBI, and Drew Copelan singled and scored.
Cole Flores had an RBI base hit and Michael Woodward singled and scored.
Billings helped his own cause with an RBI and two runs scored.
Quotable:
Rancho Cucamonga coach, Tony Garcia: “Billings was absolutely lights out today. He is really coming into his own on the mound, pounding the zone with 88-90 and a devastating curve. He knows how important it is for our team to remain focused and play our brand of baseball to continue positive momentum. He set the tone for our offensive game with his approach and mentality. He is a horse.”
Box Score:
RC: 1-0-3-1-0-3-3-(11)
U: 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-(0)
Win: Jacob Billings
Loss: Marquez
2B: Jayden Lopez (RC)
Records: Rancho Cucamonga (14-7, 3-4); Upland (9-10, 1-6)
Monday’s Baseline League Scores:
Rancho Cucamonga 11, Upland 0
Etiwanda 7, Chino Hills 5
Damien 8, Los Osos 7 (8 innings)
Wednesday’s Schedule:
Upland at RCHS
Damien at Los Osos
Etiwanda at Chino Hills
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