SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – Vanguard (18-11, 12-9) split the doubleheader and ended up losing the weekend series to The Master's College. After losing yesterday's game, the Lions edged the Mustangs, 4-2. Game two was not nearly as close, as the Mustangs blew out the Lions, 12-1. Jose Rojas (JR/Anaheim, CA) stood out for The Pride as he led with four hits on 4-of-7 hitting with a home run and two runs batted in. Scott Torrey (SR/Simi Valley, CA) had a complete game victory in game one.
Game One: Vanguard 4, The Master's 2
After falling to an early 2-0 deficit in the first innings, the Lions were able to hold the Mustangs scoreless through the final eight innings. Scott Torrey bounced back from a rocky first inning that saw him allow two solo shots. Torrey ended the game allowing two runs, five hits, and four strikeouts in his complete game performance.
In the top third, Justin Vega (SO/Chatsworth, CA) came home after reaching base on a walk, an error at shortstop, and a Jose Rojas RBI single. Brock Eissman (SO/San Clemente, CA) would come home via wild pitch. All knotted up after three, 3-3.
Jose Rojas would return to the plate in the top of the sixth to deliver a solo shot to right field to bring the Lions up 3-2. Vanguard would get an insurance run in the ninth, but it didn't matter as The Master's came up empty in the bottom ninth. Vanguard wins game one, 4-2.
Game Two: Vanguard 1, The Master's 12
The Mustangs outhit The Pride 10-5 and beat the Lions 12-1 in game two. Vanguard starter Jordan Moak (SR/Sulphur, LA) exited the game without registering a hit. Moak allowed two walks and two hits to give up four runs before Marshall McKinnon (SR/Los Gatos, CA) had to come in for relief. In an inning and a third of work, McKinnon would give up seven runs on five hits.
Through the first two innings, the Mustangs developed an 11-0 lead, early enough to crush the Lions' spirits. The Master's cruised to a 12-1 victory and took the weekend series 2-1.
Vanguard will have five days off until their next game. The Lions will host Biola University in a three game series starting Friday, March 13. Game time is set for 3:00 p.m.
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