Los Altos starting pitcher Mike Ahumada threw five innings. Despite giving up 6 runs on 6 hits, only 2 of the runs were earned. Two errors in the 4th and 5th innings proved costly as La Habra was able to convert the Conqueror mistakes into a comfortable lead that it would not relinquish. Tough luck starter Ahumada also had an unusual day at the plate, going 0 for 0, with 2 HBP. On being asked why he was beaned twice, Ahumada responded, �It was like I had baseball magnets on the back of my uniform. Today was just not my day. I need to go back home, reflect on my experience and make a drawing about it.�
Senior Max Nazaroff made his first start for the Conquerors in centerfield. In addition to making a sliding catch in center field, getting on base via a bunt hit, Nazaroff also was part of a BHR (Batted Ball Hits Runner) play in which Catcher/2B Josh Cortez hit a single to the right side of the infield that could not elude Nazaroff�s left cleat.
The Conquerors will resume action on Saturday, March 13 @ 11:00 AM at La Habra High School in an attempt to finish at 3rd place in the tournament.