Corona had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Santiago Sharks by a score of 6-1 on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Sharks: they've now won three in a row.
Mason Sims spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 12 Ks.
Anthony Murphy
| 05/19/26 @ Santiago | 2 |
| 05/15/26 vs Orange Lutheran | 1 |
| 05/04/26 vs Fullerton | 1 |
| 04/15/26 @ Centennial | 1 |
| 04/10/26 vs Newport Harbor | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Anthony Murphy, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2025. Danny DeLaTorre was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
Corona's win bumped their record up to 23-7. As for Santiago, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-12.
Looking ahead, Corona will square off against Notre Dame (SO) at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Panthers 3.6, the Knights 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. Santiago does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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