Saturday, April 15, 2023 - 1:05pm By The Leader Staff
Lemoore's Emiliano Murillo pitched a complete game against Tulare Union in West Yosemite League action this week.
Lemoore's Emiliano Murillo pitched a complete game against Tulare Union in West Yosemite League action this week.
Photo by Bill Burris

Despite giving up four runs in the second inning, Lemoore pitcher Emiliano Murillo stuck it out as his team, trailing 6-1 in the bottom of the third, rallied to defeat Tulare Union’s Tribe in Friday’s West Yosemite League cliffhanger 7-6.

One of the highlights of the contest featured outfielder centerfielder Dominick Najar’s incredible catch that ended a Tulare Union rally. Thinking Najar would not make the catch, a Tulare Union runner raced for home, but Najar made an incredible catch in the outfield and doubled up the runner at second base.

The win kept the Tigers first in the WYL at 6-0. Overall Lemoore boasts a 12-4 record.

Lemoore’s Israel Ramos had a pair of hits for the Tigers. Lemoore has a Monday game at Mission Oak, where it hopes to continue its WYL winning streak.

Lemoore's outfielder Dominick Najar makes a diving catch and doubled up a runner at second base for a key out.
Lemoore's outfielder Dominick Najar makes a diving catch and doubled up a runner at second base for a key out.
Photo by Bill Burris
Lemoore High School varsity baseball team continues winning streak after coming from behind to defeat Tulare Union