"We have to get a lot better," UCLA Coach John Savage said. "We're an average team right now. We know we have abilities to be real good, but we need a different mind-set and a different approach because the one that's out there right now is clearly not working."
UCLA (8-6), once ranked No. 2 in the nation in one poll, continues to suffer from hitting woes. The Bruins were held to four hits and wasted a good pitching performance by freshman Adam Plutko, who struck out eight in six innings in a disappointing 2-0 loss to USC (5-10).
With Dodger Dogs going for half price, Nancy Bea Hefley playing the organ and the USC and UCLA bands playing their schools' fight songs, the baseball game Sunday at Dodger Stadium between USC and UCLA produced an entertaining atmosphere for the crowd of 11,680....truly an excellent event.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Moore League Teams Take a Hit
Lakewood and Wilson will meet in the Loara Tournament Saturday, March 12 at Glover Stadium in La Palma at 3PM, but it will not be for first place. Both schools were defeated in the semi-finals and will play each other for 3rd place.
It was just one of those days for the Lancers. Lakewood fell behind 3-0 in the top of the second, and gave up another four in the top of the fourth—that’s where it stayed until a nightmare seventh inning that saw them giving up 12 runs in their eventual 19-0 loss to Vista Murrieta.
Wilson (3-1) was locked up in a tough 1-0 contest with top ranked Edison until the 6th inning, when Edison rolled a 7. The Bruins did manage to push 2 runs across in the 7th but came up short losing 8-2.
The Rams fell to 1-3 with this loss to Woodbridge. Millikan took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first, but gave it away in the bottom of the same inning, then fell behind 4-1 in the third, and struggled to stem the tide defensively. The Rams will try to bounce back on Saturday against Diamond Bar.
It was just one of those days for the Lancers. Lakewood fell behind 3-0 in the top of the second, and gave up another four in the top of the fourth—that’s where it stayed until a nightmare seventh inning that saw them giving up 12 runs in their eventual 19-0 loss to Vista Murrieta.
Wilson (3-1) was locked up in a tough 1-0 contest with top ranked Edison until the 6th inning, when Edison rolled a 7. The Bruins did manage to push 2 runs across in the 7th but came up short losing 8-2.
The Rams fell to 1-3 with this loss to Woodbridge. Millikan took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first, but gave it away in the bottom of the same inning, then fell behind 4-1 in the third, and struggled to stem the tide defensively. The Rams will try to bounce back on Saturday against Diamond Bar.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Semifinals - Loara Tournament
It's the semifinals of the Loara tournament on Thursday, and the featured match up happens at 7 p.m. at Glover Field in Anaheim. It will be Huntington Beach Edison (3-0) taking on Long Beach Wilson (3-0). Huntington Beach Edison defeated Sonora, 3-2 to get to the semi-final. Christian Lopes hit a home run and Henry Owens came in to pick up the save. Wilson defeated Cypress 2-1, Buckle hit a home run and recorded the win from the mound. Wilson will use junior standout Chase DeJong. Edison has not announced it's starter but they won't be using ace Henry Owens.
The other semifinal at 3 p.m. matches Lakewood (3-0) and Vista Murrieta (3-0). Lakewood banged out eight hits, three for extra bases, to defeat Servite 4-2. Lakewood scored early when Tyler Leidholdt was hit by pitch in the first inning and scored one batter later on an RBI double by Nick Torres. Two innings later, JP Crawford doubled and scored on a Tyler Schultz single to extend the lead to 2-0. Jacob Worrell then tripled in Schultz to give Gidley all the support he would need. Servite (2-1) scored two sixth-inning runs. Darrell Miller Jr., the son of former Angels catcher Darrell Miller, had two of Servite's four hits.
The possibility of an all Long Beach final speaks highly of the Moore League and the strong traditions of baseball at both Wilson and Lakewood. Should be a good semi and as even better final.
The other semifinal at 3 p.m. matches Lakewood (3-0) and Vista Murrieta (3-0). Lakewood banged out eight hits, three for extra bases, to defeat Servite 4-2. Lakewood scored early when Tyler Leidholdt was hit by pitch in the first inning and scored one batter later on an RBI double by Nick Torres. Two innings later, JP Crawford doubled and scored on a Tyler Schultz single to extend the lead to 2-0. Jacob Worrell then tripled in Schultz to give Gidley all the support he would need. Servite (2-1) scored two sixth-inning runs. Darrell Miller Jr., the son of former Angels catcher Darrell Miller, had two of Servite's four hits.
The possibility of an all Long Beach final speaks highly of the Moore League and the strong traditions of baseball at both Wilson and Lakewood. Should be a good semi and as even better final.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Local Teams Open Well
Millikan 8, La Mirada 2: Catcher Alex Antonaras went 3-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI for the Rams at the Loara Tournament. Jordan Ybarra added two hits and two RBIs.
LB Poly 7, Mayfair 1: Senior right-hander Tyler Maxwell who has signed with Stanford, pitched five solid innings to earn a win and also hit a two-run triple.
Wilson 8, Artesia 2: Bobby Webb struck out five in four innings for the Bruins at the Loara Tournament. He also had three singles and scored twice for Wilson. Keith White also had three hits and an RBI.
Lakewood 6, El Modena 1: J.P. Crawford went 3-for-4 with a run scored and Tyler Leidhodt delivered a two-run triple in the fifth for the Lancers at the Loara Tournament. Shane Watson allowed one hit in five innings and struck out two.
Los Alamitos 7, Kennedy 1: Troy Rallings allowed one run over six innings for the Griffins at the Loara Tournament. Sam Lorenzini went 3-for-4 with an RBI and Michael Farris contributed two hits.
Bellflower 10, Bishop Montgomery 3: Nick LaSala and Stevan Sanchez each went 2-for-3 for the Buccaneers in a season-opening victory at the El Segundo Tournament.
Gahr 12, Palos Verdes 4: Jacob Faria pitched five strong innings for the Gladiators at the El Segundo Tournament. Josh Palmer and Edgar Morales each hit home runs in the first inning. Alex Newman, Kevin Franklin and Anthony Rodriguez each had three hits.
St. John Bosco 5, Redondo 3: Koby Gauna allowed four hits in seven innings for the Braves at the El Segundo Tournament. Nick Wood drove in two runs.
Lynwood 3, Firebaugh 0: Francisco Marin struck out six in a shutout and had a two-run double for the host Knights in a nonleague victory. Joshua Porras added an RBI triple.
Cabrillo 16, Dominguez 0: Ray Hisquierdo struck out seven in six innings for the Jaguars in a nonleague victory at home. Louie Terrazas went 5-for-5, stole two bases and scored three times.
Paramount 4, Roosevelt 0: Alex Navarette struck out seven and allowed four hits in a shutout at the El Segundo Tournament. Jose Lopez had two RBIs, a run and a stolen base. - Ben Villa
LB Poly 7, Mayfair 1: Senior right-hander Tyler Maxwell who has signed with Stanford, pitched five solid innings to earn a win and also hit a two-run triple.
Wilson 8, Artesia 2: Bobby Webb struck out five in four innings for the Bruins at the Loara Tournament. He also had three singles and scored twice for Wilson. Keith White also had three hits and an RBI.
Lakewood 6, El Modena 1: J.P. Crawford went 3-for-4 with a run scored and Tyler Leidhodt delivered a two-run triple in the fifth for the Lancers at the Loara Tournament. Shane Watson allowed one hit in five innings and struck out two.
Los Alamitos 7, Kennedy 1: Troy Rallings allowed one run over six innings for the Griffins at the Loara Tournament. Sam Lorenzini went 3-for-4 with an RBI and Michael Farris contributed two hits.
Bellflower 10, Bishop Montgomery 3: Nick LaSala and Stevan Sanchez each went 2-for-3 for the Buccaneers in a season-opening victory at the El Segundo Tournament.
Gahr 12, Palos Verdes 4: Jacob Faria pitched five strong innings for the Gladiators at the El Segundo Tournament. Josh Palmer and Edgar Morales each hit home runs in the first inning. Alex Newman, Kevin Franklin and Anthony Rodriguez each had three hits.
St. John Bosco 5, Redondo 3: Koby Gauna allowed four hits in seven innings for the Braves at the El Segundo Tournament. Nick Wood drove in two runs.
Lynwood 3, Firebaugh 0: Francisco Marin struck out six in a shutout and had a two-run double for the host Knights in a nonleague victory. Joshua Porras added an RBI triple.
Cabrillo 16, Dominguez 0: Ray Hisquierdo struck out seven in six innings for the Jaguars in a nonleague victory at home. Louie Terrazas went 5-for-5, stole two bases and scored three times.
Paramount 4, Roosevelt 0: Alex Navarette struck out seven and allowed four hits in a shutout at the El Segundo Tournament. Jose Lopez had two RBIs, a run and a stolen base. - Ben Villa
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