Pomona's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They came out on top against the Greenway Demons by a score of 8-4. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Maddux Najera
| 03/22/25 @ Greenway | 6 |
| 04/06/24 vs Conifer | 3 |
| 03/20/24 vs Dobson | 2 |
| 03/19/25 @ Deer Valley | 1 |
| 03/13/25 vs Thomas Jefferson | 1 |
Maddux Najera made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other pitching news, Tyler Dempsey looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time he hasn't allowed a single hit since back in April of 2024.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Gage Douglas, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Riley Biesk, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Pomona kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 3-4. As for Greenway, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pomona will face off against Severance at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pomona's pitchers better be ready for this one: Severance has averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Greenway, they will host Goldwater at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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