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Jul, 2025

Day 4 of the 2025 Pony-13 World Series

Game 14 - San Diego, California (2) vs. Carlsbad, California (5)
Carlsbad, California surged late to claim a 5-2 victory over San Diego, California on Monday at Aviara Community Park, powered by a three-run seventh inning and steady pitching throughout the game.

San Diego opened the scoring in the bottom of the third inning when W. Lara Jr. delivered a clutch RBI single, giving his team a 1-0 lead. Carlsbad answered in the top of the fifth as R. Nishimoto lined a single down the left field line to bring home the tying run and level the game at one.

San Diego briefly regained the lead in the bottom of the fifth thanks to a solo home run to center field by N. Lacson, his first of the tournament, making it 2-1.

However, Carlsbad refused to back down. In the top of the sixth, they capitalized on a wild pitch to tie the game once again, setting the stage for a dramatic seventh inning.

In the decisive seventh, Carlsbad strung together a series of productive at-bats to take control. J. Tran ripped a single to left to give Carlsbad its first lead of the game. Moments later, M. Lohre was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in another run, and A. Coyne followed with an RBI single down the left field line to cap the three-run frame and put Carlsbad up 5-2.

W. Long anchored Carlsbad’s win on the mound, tossing four solid innings in relief. He allowed just four hits and one run while striking out two without issuing a walk. Starter C. Dooley held things down early, pitching two innings and allowing one run on two hits.

San Diego’s Lara Jr. started on the hill and turned in a strong performance despite the loss, throwing 6.2 innings, giving up nine hits and five runs (four earned), striking out seven and walking two.

Carlsbad’s offense was steady throughout the lineup, racking up 10 hits. Leadoff hitter R. Nishimoto had a standout performance, going 3-for-4 with an RBI and setting the tone at the top of the order. W. Peabody also added two hits in three at-bats, while Coyne, Lohre, Nishimoto, and Tran each contributed an RBI.

Defensively, Carlsbad turned a double play and stayed poised throughout. San Diego’s lineup was led by Lara Jr. and Lacson, who each drove in a run, and E. Weber, who went 2-for-2 from the eight-hole in the batting order.

With the win, Carlsbad, California improves their standing in tournament play and gains momentum heading into their next matchup.

Congratulations to San Diego, CA on their 2025 PONY-13 World Series Appearance! The team finished with a 2-2 record, and have been eliminated from the tournament. Carlsbad, CA will play Chiba, Japan on July 28 at 3:00PM.

Game 15 - Tijuana, Baja, Mexico (6) vs. Chinandega, Nicaragua (1)

S. Gross delivered a standout performance at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a solo home run, as Tijuana, Baja, Mexico powered past Chinandega, Nicaragua 6-1 on Monday at Aviara Community Park. Gross wasted no time making an impact, singling in both the first and second innings before blasting a solo home run to center field in the fourth. The middle-of-the-order bat proved to be a driving force in Tijuana’s offense, helping the team stay firmly in control from the opening pitch.

Tijuana struck early, putting two runs on the board in the top of the first. R. Ruvalcaba grounded out to score the first run, followed by D. Garcia drawing a bases-loaded walk to bring in another. The offense stayed hot in the second inning. A. Jimenez lined an RBI single to center, Gross added a base hit down the left field line, and J. Rosales drove in another run with a fielder’s choice. By the end of the frame, Tijuana held a commanding 5-0 lead.

Gross added an exclamation point in the fourth with a solo homer to dead center, extending the lead to 6-0. On the mound, J. Galvan was dominant for Tijuana. The right-hander pitched 5.1 innings, allowing just four hits and one run while striking out eight and walking two. I. Reyes came on in relief and shut the door, throwing 1.2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts.

Rosales and Gross were a dynamic duo in the lineup, each collecting three hits to pace the offense. Garcia added two stolen bases and reached base twice. Tijuana, Baja, Mexico also played clean defense, committing no errors. M. Reyes anchored the fielding unit, recording 10 chances without a misstep.

For Chinandega, Nicaragua, E. Lopez provided the lone RBI and went 1-for-3 on the day. Offensively, the team managed five hits in total—one each from Lopez, J. Montalvan, A. Moran, N. Salinas, and E. Solorzano. Defensively, Chinandega turned a crisp double play in the third to momentarily halt Tijuana’s momentum. With this win, Tijuana, Baja, Mexico continues to gain momentum in tournament play, showcasing both offensive firepower and a disciplined pitching staff.

Congratulations to Chinandega, Nicaragua on their 2025 PONY-13 World Series Appearance! The team finished with a 1-2 record, and have been eliminated from the tournament. Tijuana, Baja, Mexico will face Vega Alta, Puerto Rico on July 28 at 6:00PM.

Game 16 - Carlsbad, CA (0) vs. Chiba, Japan (5)
Carlsbad, California was unable to crack the code against a sharp Chiba, Japan squad, falling 5-0 on Monday afternoon at Aviara Community Park. Chiba, Japan wasted no time taking control, striking early in the bottom of the first inning. Taisho Nagata kicked things off with a single down the right field line, followed by a run-scoring double from H. Hirai. Y. Okada grounded out to second to bring home another, giving Chiba an early 2-0 advantage.

Chiba continued to build on its lead throughout the game, relying on timely hits and smart base running. Okada would later add to his RBI total, while Nagata kept the pressure on with a 3-for-3 day at the plate and a pair of stolen bases. Hirai also turned in a strong performance with two hits in three at-bats, keeping the Carlsbad defense on its toes. Carlsbad had trouble generating offense against Chiba starter Y. Nakahama, who was lights out on the mound. Nakahama went five scoreless innings, allowing only three hits, striking out two, and issuing no walks in a poised and efficient outing.

On the other side, J. Tran got the start for Carlsbad and battled through five innings, allowing six hits and four earned runs while striking out four and walking one. Despite the loss, Tran kept Carlsbad within reach until late in the game. Offensively, Carlsbad was led by B. Farrell, N. Donovan, and C. Dooley, who each picked up one hit. However, the team was unable to string together rallies against Chiba's stingy pitching and crisp defense, which included a well-executed double play in the middle innings.

Chiba, Japan’s disciplined approach at the plate and clean execution in the field proved too much, as they handed Carlsbad, California its first shutout loss of the tournament. Carlsbad will look to bounce back in their next matchup, while Chiba continues to establish itself as a team to watch in tournament play.

Congratulations to Carlsbad, CA on their 2025 PONY-13 World Series Appearance! The team finished with a 3-2 record, and have been eliminated from the tournament. Chiba, Japan will play for the Championship on July 29 at 6:00PM, and face the winner of Tijuana, Baja, Mexico vs. Vega Alta, Puerto Rico.

Game 17 - Tijuana, Baja, Mexico (10) vs. Vega Alta, Puerto Rico (3)

Tijuana, Baja, Mexico delivered a commanding performance on Monday at Aviara Community Park, pulling away in the middle innings to secure a 10-3 win over Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. The scoring began in the top of the second inning when J. Avila came through with a clutch RBI single to give Tijuana a 1-0 edge. Vega Alta quickly responded in the bottom half of the inning as A. Soto battled through a six-pitch at-bat and drove a single into center field, tying the game at one.

The game remained deadlocked until the fifth, when Tijuana broke things wide open with a five-run outburst. A well-balanced mix of aggressive base running and timely hitting helped fuel the surge. J. Rosales delivered the biggest hit of the inning — a sharply hit single that plated three runs and gave Tijuana a commanding 6-1 lead.

Tijuana didn’t let up from there, tacking on four more runs over the next two innings to cement their lead. The offense showed impressive discipline at the plate, drawing nine walks in addition to ten hits, applying constant pressure on Vega Alta’s pitching staff. J. Avila led the offensive charge, going 3-for-4 with four RBIs from the seven-spot in the lineup. Avila’s bat stayed hot throughout the game and proved crucial to Tijuana’s success. I. Marquez and J. Galvan kept things moving on the basepaths, each swiping multiple bags as part of a dynamic running game.

On the mound, R. Ruvalcaba got the start for Tijuana and turned in a solid effort, going 4.1 innings and allowing three runs on five hits, while striking out four. S. Gross came in to shut things down in relief, tossing 2.2 scoreless innings, striking out four and walking just one to preserve the lead. Vega Alta, Puerto Rico was led by Diego Suarez, who went 3-for-4 and consistently found ways to reach base. Soto, Suarez, and D. Figueroa each drove in a run, but the team struggled to recover from the fifth-inning onslaught.

Tijuana also played a clean game defensively, turning one double play and making several sharp plays in the field. With the win, Tijuana, Baja, Mexico continues to build momentum as they aim for a deep tournament run, while Vega Alta will look to bounce back in their next matchup.

Tijuana, Baja, Mexico has to play Vega Alta, Puerto Rico again in this double elimination tournament on July 29 at 3:00PM to get a chance to play in the Championship on July 29 at 6:00PM against Chiba, Japan.

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