California High School Baseball - Upland holds off Etiwanda
April 12, 2016: Upland, CA 91786 Spectators at Tuesday's league battle between the Upland Highlanders/Scots (Upland, CA) and the visiting Etiwanda Eagles (Etiwanda, CA), saw Upland's baseball squad knock off Etiwanda by a count of 5-1.
Coming up next, the Highlanders/Scots play the Etiwanda Eagles (Etiwanda, CA) in a Baseline battle, on Friday, April 15. Upland will attempt to move on its 14-3 season record. The Eagles enter the battle with a 11-4 record after their 5-1 league loss to Upland (Upland, CA).
The Eagles now possess a 11-4 record. They take the field next when they host Upland for a Baseline battle on Friday, April 15. Etiwanda will play a Highlanders/Scots squad coming off a 5-1 league win over Etiwanda (Etiwanda, CA). The Highlanders/Scots record now stands at 14-3.
Game Summary
Adrian Mardueno pitched a three hitter before being pulled in the 6th with two on and one out. Ryan Rodriguez got the save striking out 5 of the 6 batters he faced. Corey Lemus continued to pile up the big hits adding a triple in the first and a deep drive to center that Pearce of Etiwanda saved with a diving catch on the warning track. Not to be outdone centerfielder Marcus Salaz made a diving catch on the warning track in the critical 6th inning to help stop the Etiwanda rally.
