Baseball/ Mar 01 2024

Jude Favela Tosses Six-Hit Shutout & Struck Out Four in San Dimas’ 7-0 Victory at Bonita

Photos by Beth Oualline Baseball: The only thing better than tossing a shutout is completing that feat against a rival. And that’s exactly what San Dimas’ Jude Favela did on Thursday. He tossed a six-hit shutout in a 7-0 victory at Bonita. Favela walked three and fanned four BHS batters. Of Favela’s 99 pitches, 61 […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 01 2024

Warren Open Scoreless Pitcher’s Duel Late & Defeats Los Osos, 9-0, on Thursday Afternoon

Baseball: The only way to get prepared for Baseline League play and the postseason is to schedule games against southern section powers. And year in and year out, Warren is one of the better programs in the southern sections, led by their longtime coach, Scott Pearson. Los Osos traveled to Downey, and they were locked […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 01 2024

Maranatha Responds Well From Disappointing Season-Opening Loss to Defeat Alhambra, 10-8, in Thursday’s Nonleague Contest

Photo by Amanda Lin Thanks to Maranatha tennis for this report: Boys Tennis: Maranatha’s first match on Tuesday at San Gabriel was a beatdown that the Minutemen wouldn’t soon forget. For most of the team, it was the first competitive tennis match they’ve played in. Young … inexperienced … even clueless at times … are […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 01 2024

Strickland Tosses One-Hit, Five-Inning Shutout & Strikes Out Eight; Maranatha Opens Olympic League Play w/a 10-0 Victory Over Valley Christian

Baseball: Maranatha opened defense of its Olympic League championship in dominating fashion. The Minutemen crushed Cerritos Valley Christian, 10-0, in five innings. Zach Strickland tossed a one-hit shutout. Strickland issued one walk and fanned eight CVC batters. Riley Jones was stuck with the loss. Jones surrendered nine runs on five hits over 2 2/3 innings. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Mar 01 2024

Tomas Bilvado Tosses Three-Hit Shutout in San Marino’s 4-0 Victory at Monrovia; Titans Junior Struck Out Seven

Baseball: San Marino’s Tomas Bilvado got the Titans off to a great start in Thursday’s Rio Hondo League opener. Bilvado tossed a three-hit shutout, as San Marino defeated their host from Monrovia, 4-0. Bilvado scattered three hits, walked three and fanned seven Wildcats. Joshua Griffiths, Isaac Diaz and Isaias Hernandez accounted for the Monrovia offense. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Feb 29 2024

Brock Mayer Goes 5 1/3 Scoreless Innings in Chaffey’s 9-2 IEAC Victory Over SBVC; Ryder Young & PJ Torrez Homered for Panthers

College Baseball: Chaffey College improved to 4-0 in Inland Empire Athletic Conference play on Wednesday. Brock Mayer went 5 1/3 scoreless innings in a 9-2 victory over San Bernardino Valley College. Mayer allowed three hits, issued three walks and struck out three. Andrew Griffin walked, singled, doubled and scored. Zachary Marquez had an RBI single […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Feb 28 2024

Matthew Lorenzano Goes Seven Scoreless Innings & Strikes Out Four in Mt. SAC’s 6-2 South Coast Conference Victory at ELAC

College Baseball: Mt. SAC opened South Coast Conference play with a 6-2 victory at East Los Angeles College. The Mounties led 6-0 before ELAC scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the ninth inning. Julian Hernandez got the loss, in spite of having a solid outing. Hernandez went seven innings and allowed two […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Feb 27 2024

Area JC Baseball Standings & This Week’s Schedule; Chaffey Tied for First Place in Inland Empire Athletic Conference w/Mt. San Jacinto & Desert

College Baseball: Inland Empire Athletic Conference: Mt. San Jacinto (12-2 overall, 3-0 in conference) Chaffey (8-7, 3-0) Desert (6-8, 3-0) Cerro Coso (7-9, 0-0) SBVC (5-10, 0-3) Victor Valley (3-8, 0-3) Barstow (2-15, 0-3) Chaffey’s Schedule: Tuesday: SBVC at Chaffey Thursday: Chaffey at SBVC Saturday: SBVC at Chaffey South Coast Conference: Long Beach (10-3, 3-0) […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Feb 27 2024

Los Osos is 5-1 After Monday’s 7-2 Victory at Hillcrest; Mason Overacker & Jeremiah Jacobo Combine for Four Hits & Three RBIs

Baseball: Los Osos has opened the 2024 season having won five of its first six games. The Grizzlies traveled to Riverside and used a six-run third inning to secure a 7-2 victory. Justin Yeutter went four innings to earn the win. Yeutter allowed two runs on three hits. He issued three walks and fanned one […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Feb 26 2024

Baseball League Standings Through February 25; Monrovia & La Salle Open 2024 Season w/Six Consecutive Victories

Baseball: Editor’s Note: Now that winter sports have concluded at the CIF-SS level, starting today, the focus is squarely on baseball, softball, boys volleyball and boys golf. The records came from the MaxPreps page of each program. ** Only the Del Rey & Prep Leagues have played league games. Baseline League: Chino Hills (4-0) Los […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Feb 20 2024

Cancer Has Robbed Justin Cito of His Vision, so Monrovia’s Andrew Cito Throws No-Hitter for Dad on Friday, While Grandpa Describes Every Pitch

Thanks to Bryan Zinn for the video clip.  Baseball: By Brian Reed-Baiotto, Sports Editor Andrew Cito is a senior at Monrovia High School. For most 17-year-old boys, there isn’t a whole lot of real-life drama to worry about. They tend to focus on their grades, baseball and girls. And not always in that order. Cito, […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Feb 15 2024

Samples & Pena Team up on Mound in Los Osos’ 15-2 Victory Over Riverside Poly; Grizzlies Pound Bears Pitching for 20 Hits

Baseball: Two games and two blowouts. More importantly, Los Osos has gotten a pair of solid outings from its pitching staff. One day after four players combined on a no-hitter in a 19-run victory, the Grizzlies defeated Riverside Poly, 15-2, at the Summit Tournament. Reagan Samples earned the win after going four innings and allowing […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Feb 14 2024

Jameson Ferraro Went Seven Scoreless Innings & Struck Out Six in PCC’s 13-2 Victory Over West LA; Lancers Improved to 5-3

Thanks to PCC for these photos College Baseball: Former Crescenta Valley High and BYU pitcher, Jameson Ferraro, picked up his first victory at Pasadena City College. The 6-foot-3 right-hander went seven scoreless innings and allowed seven hits. Ferraro didn’t issue a walk and struck out six in PCC’s 13-2 victory over West Los Angeles College. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Feb 14 2024

Kaden Moeller’s 3-Run HR in Top of First Inning Helps Lead Mt. SAC to a 4-2 Victory at Santa Barbara; Mounties Improved to 6-2

College Baseball: Mt. SAC scored three runs in the top of the first inning, and four Mounties pitchers made that stand up in a 4-2 victory at Santa Barbara. Alejandro Morales went the first three innings for MSAC, and he allowed one run on two hits. Morales walked four and fanned three Vaqueros batters. Justin […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Feb 13 2024

Cube, Humphrey, Donlin & Sharp Combine on No-Hitter; Los Osos Opens Season w/a 19-0 Victory Over Carter

Baseball: Los Osos opened the 2024 season in style and made history along the way. In the first round of the Summit Tournament, Four LOHS pitchers combined on a no-hitter in a 19-0 victory over Carter. Aidan Cube went the first four innings to earn the win. The Grizzlies got one hitless inning of relief […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Feb 12 2024

Saturday’s Day One Scores For 210 Prep Sports Programs; Arcadia & Bonita Win Extra-Inning Games Over Charter Oak & Crescenta Valley, Respectively

Baseball: Saturday’s Baseball Scores: Arcadia 1, Charter Oak 0 (9 innings) Bonita 5, Crescenta Valley 4 (12 innings) Marshall Fundamental 14, Maywood CES 3 San Dimas 11, Norco 1 Bishop Amat 5, Damien 2 Chino Hills 9, Covina 1 Corona 2, Ayala 0 Glendora 8, Downey 3 La Salle 6, Don Lugo 2 San Marino […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Jan 28 2024

Manuel Goes 3-for-4 w/Four RBIs in PCC’s 10-2 Victory at Citrus; Lancers Respond Nicely From Friday’s Disappointing Loss at Cypress

College Baseball: One of the great things about baseball is not having to wait too long before getting back on the field after a stinging loss. In Friday’s season opener, the Pasadena City College pitching staff allowed one run in the eighth inning and three more in the ninth in an 8-7 loss at Cypress. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Nov 10 2023

Arcadia Baseball Players Fernando Palencia & Gabe Lopez Commit to U of San Diego & Cal State Dominguez Hills, Respectively

Pictured L-R: Gabe Lopez & Fernando Palencia  Baseball: Signing Day: Arcadia saw two key contributors to its Pacific League championship run sign on the dotted line to continue their baseball careers at the collegiate level. Fernando Palencia is headed to the University of San Diego, and Gabe Lopez will pitch for Cal State Dominguez Hills. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Oct 27 2023

2023 World Series Predictions by Area Coaches & Players; 19 of 30 Expect Texas to Claim First WS Title in Franchise History

MLB: World Series The Arizona Diamondbacks-Texas Rangers showdown wasn’t quite what area baseball fans were hoping to see in the Fall Classic. But to many, it’s inarguable proof that smaller franchises can earn a spot on the game’s biggest and brightest stage if they get hot at the right time, and it’s accompanied with solid […]

By Brian Baiotto


Baseball/ Aug 13 2023

Day 2 Scores & Sunday’s Schedule at Baseball Census’ Goodbye Summer Tourney; Bombers 24, So Cal Dukes, BPA & PFA Matadors Earn Semifinal Spots

Baseball: Saturday’s Scores: PFA Matadors 8, WC Black Dogs 6 So Cal Bombers (24) 4, ELA Dodgers 0 BPA 8, WC Black Dogs 4 So Cal Bombers (24) 2, GBG Juggernauts 0 So Cal Dukes 2, SGV Arsenal 1 So Cal Bombers (25) 2, Blue Wave 2

By Brian Baiotto