Cerritos had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They won by a run and slipped past the Los Osos Grizzlies 6-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for Cerritos.
Johan Gibbs made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Gibbs was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Dalton Chi was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Braxton Reed, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Like Cerritos, Los Osos also got a great game from a two-way player: Wyatt Mohler. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Mohler was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Reagan Samples was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Los Osos hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cerritos struck out ten times.
Cerritos' win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-6. As for Los Osos, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 20-10 record this season.
Cerritos will take on Camarillo at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Camarillo will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Cerritos surely won't give up without a fight. Los Osos does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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