Downey was handed a nine-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Torrance Tartars 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Vikings have posted since March 25, 2025.
Morise Robinson
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Morise Robinson and Roel Mercedes did most of the damage at the plate: Robinson went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base, while Mercedes went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three hits gave Robinson a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Eddie Causley, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Downey now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Torrance, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Looking ahead, Downey will host Redondo Union at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Torrance, they will head out on the road to challenge Woodrow Wilson at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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