Firebaugh's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy Warriors a 3-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Falcons also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2022.
Not much got past Kevin Heraldez, who gave up just a hit and racked up ten Ks to keep St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy off the board. Heraldez also tossed no walks, which is notable because Firebaugh is 4-2 when he allows at most two walks, but 1-7 otherwise.

Ivan Aquino
| 04/06/26 @ St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy | 3 |
| 03/31/26 @ Mayfair | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Dominguez | 2 |
| 03/27/26 vs Lynwood | 1 |
| 03/20/26 @ Norwalk | 1 |
On the hitting side, Ivan Aquino was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one run and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Adrian Ramirez also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Firebaugh's record now sits at 5-9. As for St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-6.
Coming up, Firebaugh will venture away from home to face off against Glenn at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, they will welcome Whittier at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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