
Red Devils
05/01/25 vs La Puente | 31 |
03/18/25 vs Bassett | 17 |
05/15/25 vs Crossroads Christian | 16 |
02/27/25 @ Workman | 16 |
04/22/25 @ Bassett | 15 |
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Pomona had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 19-3 margin over the Crossroads Christian Warriors. The result was nothing new for the Red Devils, who have now won nine matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
Vince Huguez tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March.
At the plate, Leo Luna was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Emmanuel Campos, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Pomona always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .587. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Pomona is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs over those games. As for Crossroads Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.
Looking ahead, Pomona will face off against Academy of Careers & Exploration at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagle will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Red Devils surely won't give up without a fight. Crossroads Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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