La Canada proved they can win big on Friday (they won by 12) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Pasadena Bulldogs 5-3. For the Spartans, this counts as revenge for the 3-2 win the Bulldogs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Fritz Phillips
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Fritz Phillips looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. La Canada is 4-2 when Phillips allows one or fewer earned runs, but 5-6 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Will Park was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. He has become a key player for La Canada: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-8 otherwise. Benji Geller was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
La Canada now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Pasadena, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11-1 record this season.
La Canada wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, an 8-0 victory against South Pasadena on the 7th. As for Pasadena, they have also already played their next game, a 3-2 defeat against La Salle on the 8th.
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