Hanford, CA — Dirtdogs Lujan 14U got on board in the second inning when Avery Smith singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run. Athletics Mercado Tidd (Dark) 14U evened things up at one in the bottom of the second inning when Vanessa Ryan generated a sacrifice fly to left field, scoring Alyssa Pagdilao from third on a tag up play. Athletics Mercado pulled away for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third Alexys Busch doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, Lyla Baxter singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, and Alyssa Pagdilao singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run. Mia Valbuena was credited with the victory for Athletics Mercado. The ace lasted seven innings, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out 11 and walking one. Sophia Martinez took the loss for the Dirtdogs. The righty went six innings, allowing six runs on eight hits and striking out six. Melanie Mendoza, Makenzie Cantu and Smith each collected one hit to lead the Dirtdogs. Athletics Mercado racked up eight hits. Vicki Guzman and Pagdilao each collected multiple hits for Athletics Mercado. Dirtdogs Lujan finish the weekend as the tournament runner-up in a weekend contest featuring 10 teams representing Northern, Central and Southern California.