Long Beach Poly defeated Jordan 21-0 in both team’s Moore League opener. Poly (10-1, 1-0) was led by Josh Sok (3 runs), Ryan Skjonsby (2/2, 4 runs, 2 RBI), and pitcher Elias Torres, who got the win.
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PHOTOS: Lakewood’s Spud O’Neil Earns Career Win No. 900
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Lakewood Baseball Coach Spud O’Neil Makes California History With 900th Win
Spud O’Neil (far right) and his Lakewood team after Tuesday’s historic win Coaching on the field that bears his name, Lakewood baseball coach Walter “Spud” O’Neil made California history on Tuesday afternoon, as his Lancers defeated El Dorado 4-3. The one-run thriller was good for O’Neil’s 900th victory, making him just the fourth high school […]
Long Beach High School Baseball Preview
After having their season cut short last year, Long Beach high school baseball players are back on the field once again. The COVID-19 pandemic ended the 2020 season at its midway point, setting up what should be a memorable and emotional 2021 campaign. The Moore League won’t be using Bohl Diamond at Blair Field for […]
Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits Baseball Preview
Much has changed since the spring of 2019, but Long Beach Poly remains the defending Moore League baseball champions. The Jackrabbits have never won consecutive Moore League titles on the diamond (dating back to 1957-58), but will have the opportunity to make history this season. Fifth-year head coach Brent Lavoie believes that Poly has the […]
Lakewood Lancers Baseball Preview
Just like football, the Lakewood Lancers and Wilson Bruins share parallel story lines going into this condensed league schedule as both classic baseball rivals are still trying to put it all together. Lakewood started the season by losing six of its first nine games. “We’re just trying to find out the personalty of this team,” […]
Wilson Bruins Baseball Preview
The Bruins are hoping that strong team chemistry can get them going after their worst start to a season in the 21 years under coach Andy Hall. They lost their first three games by one run, and two of them went to the 10th inning. “It’s hard to not be frustrated because we’ve been a […]
Millikan Rams Baseball Preview
Millikan’s three Moore League titles from 2016-18 was the first time in more than a decade that a team had brought the trophy home three years in a row. After watching Long Beach Poly take the crown in 2019 and seeing their season ended by COVID last year, the Rams are back on the field […]
Cabrillo Jaguars Baseball Preview
The Cabrillo Jaguars made it just 10 games into the Phillip Berman era before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the 2020 season. In year two, Berman and his team are still navigating the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, with a thin and inexperienced roster for the 2021 season. “It’s tough right now. Our roster is […]
Jordan Panthers Baseball Preview
For Jordan head coach Bryan Whitfield, the opportunity for the Panthers to take the field this season is a lot bigger than baseball. He believes his team has some talent, but is focused on giving his seniors a chance to make some lasting memories while giving his entire team a much-needed escape from the challenges […]