Baseball:

Travis Kelly took over the reins at Los Osos approximately 10 days before the 2023 season was to get underway.

On May 7th, 2025, Kelly, his staff, and their players earned the program’s first Baseline League title since 2013.

They needed one of two in Wednesday’s doubleheader with Etiwanda.

And LOHS secured the title with a 5-2 victory in game one.

EHS clinched second place with an 8-6 victory in the second game.

The Eagles also claimed the series, 2-1.

Game One Notes:

Jordan Mejico went 6 2/3 innings, and he allowed two runs on seven hits to earn the win.

Mejico walked four and fanned four EHS batters.

Zenen Pena got the final out via strikeout to secure the win, the save and the league title.

Derick Kim went 2-for-4 with a run and one RBI.

Luke Mendoza walked, singled twice and drove in a run.

Justin Jackson doubled, and Josh Adams scored one run.

Jaeden Toki and Angel Mejia had one hit apiece for the Eagles.

Jack Holguin was charged with five runs on five hits and six walks over 3 1/3 innings to get the loss.

Holguin struck out three LOHS batters.

Noah Frias provided 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief on two hits.

Frias issued four walks and registered a pair of strikeouts.

Hunter Meyer went 2-for-2 with a pair of walks and two RBIs.

Roberto Topete walked, singled and scored a pair of runs.

Justin Yeutter drew a pair of walks, singled and scored.

Wyatt Mohler walked, singled, scored and drove in a run on a sac fly.

Drew Cromwell walked, singled and scored.

Reagan Samples walked and singled.

Evan Jones drew a bases loaded walk.

Game Two Notes:

In game two, Gavin Loeb Keene got the loss after allowing five runs (three earned) on six hits over three innings of work.

He walked three and fanned four EHS batters.

Jaeden Toki singled twice, doubled and scored three runs.

Angel Mejia drew three walks and scored.

Derick Kim walked twice, singled and scored.

Justin Jackson went 3-for-3 with two walks, a double, one run and an RBI.

James Milam had an RBI double, and he drew a pair of walks with the bases loaded to finish with three RBIs.

Luke Mendoza singled twice, scored and drove in one.

LJ Roellig had two RBIs, including one on a sac fly and the other on a bases loaded walk.

Nico Hamilton was credited with the win.

Hamilton went four innings, allowing three runs on six hits.

He issued three walks and registered three strikeouts.

Jaxson Milius earned the save after going three innings and surrendering two runs on four hits.

Milius didn’t give a free pass and struck out four.

Josh Chairez went 2-for-2 with a walk, double, run and three RBIs.

Evan Jones singled, scored twice and hit a solo HR.

Justin Yeutter walked, doubled and scored.

Drew Cromwell walked, singled and scored.

John Flores singled and scored.

Moses Lanza had an RBI single.

Reagan Samples and Hunter Meyer had one single apiece for the Grizzlies.

Quotable:

Etiwanda coach, Don Furnald: “Congratulations to Travis and his staff. They’ve worked extremely hard the past three years, and they earned this year’s Baseline League title!”

LOHS coach, Travis Kelly: “Jordan Mejico threw a gem today. He was outstanding to the end. Our big three, Wyatt Mohler, Hunter Meyer, Justin Yeutter all came through like they did all year. What we accomplished today was our goal when we took over back in February of 2013. We knew we had to change the culture and hold each other accountable. Every member of the roster did something invaluable for this to happen, but I also wanted to credit my coaching staff. I brought in a coaching staff that all had crazy playing backgrounds. Robert Fish (pitching coach), Wes Stone (hitting), LA County Sheriff homicide detective John Duncan is our strength coach and Alex Avalos served as our infielder’s coach until he took over at Webb. I am so thankful to each of my coaches, my players and their parents for being as supportive as they’ve been. I also wanted to credit Don Furnald at Etiwanda. He’s built an empire over there and he has what we all want. So, to have to beat them was difficult, but rewarding because of the program he leads.”

LOHS senior, Hunter Meyer: “Winning that first game today was huge for us. Winning a championship for the school means a lot to our players and coaches. Jordan is an amazing pitcher, and he did a great job today. When he’s on the mound, you know he’s going to get people out. He trusts us to make plays behind him. It means a lot to me and my family knowing I did my part in this. We also know there’s not much that we can do without our coaching staff. Coach Kelly is up all night trying to get us recruited to colleges and we feel prepared for every game we play. Our coaches push us to our limits to be the best players, students and people we can be. I’m really proud of the entire team, because every player accepted their roles and we all pulled for one another. I am most proud of the relationships built and the fun we have being together.”

Up next: All the Baseline League teams who qualified with get their playoff opponent on Monday morning at 10.

To view the brackets then, go to www.cifss.org.

Game One Box Score:
EHS: 0-0-0-0-1-0-1-(2)
LO: 1-2-0-2-0-0-x-(5)

Win: Jordan Mejico
Loss: Jack Holguin
Save: Zenen Pena

2B: Justin Jackson (E)

Game Two Box Score:
EHS: 1-2-2-1-0-1-1-(8)
LO: 1-1-0-2-1-0-1-(6)

Win: Nico Hamilton
Loss: Gavin Loeb Keene
Save: Jaxson Milius

HR: Evan Jones (LO)
2B: Justin Jackson (E), Jaeden Toki (E), James Milam (E); Moses Lanza (LO), Justin Yeutter (LO), Josh Chairez (LO)

Wednesday’s Baseline League Scores:
Los Osos 5, Etiwanda 2 (game one)
Etiwanda 8, Los Osos 6 (game two)
RCHS 5, Damien 3
Upland 9, Chino Hills 3

Baseline League Standings:
Los Osos (19-8, 10-5)
Etiwanda (14-12-1, 9-6)
RCHS (19-9, 9-6)
Chino Hills (18-10, 8-7)
Damien (14-14, 8-7)
Upland (5-22, 1-14)