Simi Valley, CA — Alta Loma Freshman Braves nabbed the lead late in the game in a 3-2 victory over Royal on Saturday. The game was tied at two with Alta Loma Freshman Braves batting in the top of the eighth when Everett Babcock singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run. The pitching was strong on both sides. Alta Loma Freshman Braves pitchers struck out eight, while Royal pitchers sat down five. Alta Loma Freshman Braves got things started in the first inning. Babcock's sac fly scored one run for Alta Loma Freshman Braves. Alta Loma Freshman Braves knotted the game up at two in the top of the seventh inning, when Johan Thompson induced Nathan Ortega to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored. Matthew Trousdale led things off on the mound for Alta Loma Freshman Braves. The pitcher surrendered two runs on four hits over four innings, striking out one and walking zero. Thompson was on the pitcher's mound for Royal. The hurler allowed six hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out five and walking zero. Wyatt Garbo threw one inning out of the bullpen. Cody Primanto went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Alta Loma Freshman Braves in hits.