Tigers easily get by Mission Prep Wednesday 10-5 and will host Lompoc on Friday in Division II Central Section Playoffs

By The Leader Staff
Lemoore's Israel Ramos celebrates after stealing a base against Mission Prep. He eventually scored.
Lemoore's Israel Ramos celebrates after stealing a base against Mission Prep. He eventually scored.
Photo by Gary Feinstein

The Lompoc Braves (No. 12) will be in town Friday, forced to leave their Central Coast hideaway after defeating Atascadero 17-15 in the first round of the Division II Central Section Baseball Playoffs. Unfortunately for the Braves, they will be forced to take on a potent Tiger team that easily got past visiting Mission Prep 10-5 on Wednesday afternoon in its first playoff contest.

Lemoore continues to play well, as evidenced by its 19-7 overall record that includes 12 wins and just three losses in the West Yosemite League. The Braves were 15-11 overall and 8-6 in their coastal division. Gametime is 4:30 p.m. in Lemoore’s baseball stadium.

If The Tigers win, they will face the winner of No. 1 ranked Bakersfield Christian and Highland High School on May 23 at 4:30 p.m. If Bakersfield wins, the Tigers will hit the road to face the No. 1 ranked team.  The Tigers appeared to be the dominant team against visiting Mission Prep, scoring ten runs in the first four innings while allowing Mission Prep just four runs in the first two innings, followed by a single run in the fifth.

“Tiger pitcher Emiliano Murillo threw a complete game giving him the win,” said Tiger Coach Izzy Gonzalez.  “He also added a home run to his stats.”

Isaiah Gonzalez was two for three in the game with a pair of stolen bases, and two runs scored, and an RBI. “He also had a great day defensively, turning in key double plays to end crucial innings.” The heroics continued as Izzy Ramos belted a pair of triples and scored twice for the Tigers.

Lemoore's Emiliano Murillo threw a complete game for the win. He also added a home run to his stats.
Lemoore's Emiliano Murillo threw a complete game for the win. He also added a home run to his stats.
Photo by Gary Feinstein

  

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