Mountie Baseball opens 2023 campaign with decisive win against Barstow

Mountie Michael Flores picking up where he left off last season. (Photo Courtesy of DavesSportsImage)
Mountie Michael Flores picking up where he left off last season. (Photo Courtesy of DavesSportsImage)

(Walnut, CA) In both teams' opening game of the 2023 season, host Mt. San Antonio College (1-0) handed Barstow College (0-1) a resounding 11-1 defeat on Friday, Jan. 27. Following a scoreless first inning, the Mounties tallied three runs in the second and five in the third and never looked back.

Top offensive performances for Mt. SAC included Andres Mitat (2-2, 2 R, RBI), Damien Delgadillo (2-4, R, RBI, 2B), and Travis Hobbensiefken (2-5, R, 3 RBI). Though he didn't have a hit, Blake Hagerty had 3 RBIs and scored a run. Alex Rodriguez (not that one) stole a base for the Mounties and had an RBI.

Starter Michael Flores (1-0) picked up the win for Mt. SAC, throwing four innings, allowing one run, and striking out four.

The Mounties host Victor Valley College (0-0) on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 12 p.m.

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