Glendora had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Covina Colts on Saturday and snuck past 5-4.
Nicholas Gonzalez looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aidan Yamazaki, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Aaron Jacobsen, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Covina's side, Donovan Johnson put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Johnson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Noah Echeverria was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Glendora's win bumped their record up to 9-15. As for Covina, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 12-12-1.
Glendora will play host again on Monday to welcome Bonita, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. The last five games Glendora has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Covina, they will head out on the road to challenge San Dimas at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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