NHBA Pony: CdM Mets edge NH Express

The Corona del Mar Mets overcame a strong offensive showing from

Newport Harbor Express’ Luis Rodriguez to pull out an 11-10 win in

Newport Harbor Baseball Association Pony Division (ages 13-14) action.

Rodriguez had two home runs and six RBIs, while Nick Frazier also

added a home run for the Express, but it wasn’t enough.

The Mets received quality pitching from Tom Money and Blake Mathews,

while Blaine Gribble, Matt Silva and Braden Ross added key hits.

In Bronco Division (ages 11-12) action:

Dodgers 7, Indians 6 - With seven different lead changes, the Dodgers

pulled out the win over the Indians.

R.J. D’Cruz pitched two shutout innings to earn the win. He also had

two hits, a run scored and an RBI for the Dodgers.

Jarrett Daniel struck out the side in his one inning on the mound and

also added a key single.

Dan Winkle, Ian Goodwin and Jerry Whitney each had two hits and scored

five of the Dodgers’ seven runs, while Alan Orozco, Trey LaGrandeur,

Robert Tumlin, Jake Dayton and Chase Behr anchored the defense.

The Indians were led by Nathan Todd, Andrew Kaban, Kyle Rohan, Garrett

Gordon, Myles Christian and Jackson Massingill.

In Mustang Division (ages 9-10) action:

Rockies 9, Padres 6 - Cody Green went 2 for 2 and also pitched three

strong innings with four strikeouts to lead the Rockies over the Padres.

Mike Razzano and Jason Harris also pitched well for the Rockies.

The Rockies’ offense was led by Spencer Veneghs, Matt Sarvak and Levi

Rowe, while the defense was sparked by Cam Koppel, Robert Puncel, Jay

Ordaz and Jake Larkins.