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Swartz Collects Four Hits as Alta Loma Junior Varsity Braves Defeats Claremont
Claremont 8, Alta Loma 18
Alta Loma, CA — Edward Swartz gave Claremont fits, as Swartz bagged four hits in Alta Loma Junior Varsity Braves's 18-8 victory on Tuesday. Swartz singled in the first, doubled in the second, singled in the fourth, and singled in the fifth.
Alta Loma Junior Varsity Braves earned the victory despite allowing Claremont to score eight runs in the second inning.
Alta Loma Junior Varsity Braves got things moving in the first inning, when Swartz singled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.
Alta Loma Junior Varsity Braves took the lead for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third Connor Morlock tripled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, David Jimenez singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, and Andrew Galindo drew a walk, scoring one run.
Alta Loma Junior Varsity Braves put up six runs in the fourth inning. Alta Loma Junior Varsity Braves's offense in the inning came from singles by Leo Osros, Evan Salcido, Ian Iglesias, and Riley Wallace, a groundout by Morlock, and a fielder's choice by Galindo.
Morlock was the winning pitcher for Alta Loma Junior Varsity Braves. Morlock allowed eight hits and eight runs over three innings, striking out one. Salcido threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Salcido recorded the last six outs to earn the save for Alta Loma Junior Varsity Braves.
Alta Loma Junior Varsity Braves totaled 20 hits. Swartz, Jimenez, Osros, Iglesias, and Wallace all managed multiple hits for Alta Loma Junior Varsity Braves. Jimenez and Swartz each collected four hits to lead Alta Loma Junior Varsity Braves. Alta Loma Junior Varsity Braves stole eight bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Osros led the way with two. Alta Loma Junior Varsity Braves didn't commit a single error in the field. Iglesias had the most chances in the field with five.