Newport Harbor Baseball Association: Astros face Cubs.

In Pinto National League action:

* The Astros took on the Cubs and received strong pitching from Jordan

Desguin, Tynan Yanaga and Cole Blower. Leading the offense were Stevie

Michaelson, Christian Ochoa, Adam Kinder, Zach Friedman, Grant Wensley

and Jack Hadley. Brice Manning highlighted the defense by scooping up a

hard hit grounder and throwing to first baseman Friedman for the out.

In Bronco Division action:

* Reds 13, Braves 5 - Leading the Reds were Wes Parks (2 for 2,

triple, three runs scored), Spencer Richley (2 for 2, triple), Stefan

Brysha (3 for 3, three RBIs) and Ronnie Dunmore (2 for 2). Also chipping

in were Jeffrey Fruhm with three runs scored and Michael McKay with two

RBIs.

* Reds 3, Cubs 1 - Nick Svendsen and Troy Seeber had strong pitching

performances. Anchoring the defense were Richley, McKay, Eric Holland and

Evan Fullerton.