Banning, CA — Miller Varsity Rebels fell to Banning 10-9 on Friday on the final play of the game. The game was tied at nine in the bottom of the seventh when Marquis Stewart-Vaughn singled, scoring one run. Miller Varsity Rebels fought back after falling down by eight runs in the sixth inning. The comeback fell just short though. Miller Varsity Rebels closed the gap by scoring on a walk, a walk, a single, an error, a walk, a walk, and a fielder's choice A double by Liam Good put Miller Varsity Rebels on the board in the top of the first. Banning flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring seven runs on eight hits to take a 7-1 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by John Lara that drove in three. Miller Varsity Rebels tied the game in the top of the seventh thanks to a walk by David Trujillo, a walk by Landon Herrera, a single by Ilya Ridge, an error, a walk by Andrew Ortiz, a walk by Adrian Quintana, and a fielder's choice by Wilman Perez. Gabe Mendez began the game for Miller Varsity Rebels. They gave up eight hits and seven runs over two and one-third innings, striking out two and walking none. Stewart-Vaughn opened the game for Banning. The starting pitcher allowed four hits and one run over five innings, striking out six and walking none. Good provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Miller Varsity Rebels with three runs batted in. The third baseman went 1-for-3 on the day. Mendez led Miller Varsity Rebels with two hits in four at bats. Miller Varsity Rebels had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Trujillo and Izaiah Ramos led the team with two free passes each. Miller Varsity Rebels turned one double play in the game. Banning piled up 12 hits in the game. Lara provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Banning with three runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Joe Clark, Stewart-Vaughn, Lara, and #5 each collected two hits for Banning. Nathan Cardiel stole two bases. Banning stole four bases in the game. Banning turned one double play in the game.