Newport Harbor Baseball Association: Bronco’s Reds on fire

The Newport Harbor Baseball Association’s Reds maintained their

undefeated ways and improved to 6-0 on the season after a 13-3 win over

the Diamondbacks in a Bronco Division game Saturday at Mariners Park.

Spencer Richley, Eric Holland and Jeffrey Fruhm led the Reds’ red-hot

hitting attack, as each went 3 for 4. Wes Parks ignited a sixth-inning

rally, which produced eight runs and secured the Reds’ win.

Nick Svendsen turned in three innings of work on the mound and struck

out four batters, while Troy Stebir went two innings with three

strikeouts.

In other Bronco action:

Giants 11, Red Sox 7 - The Giants’ Drew Littlefair produced much

fanfare, delivering three hits and six RBIs. Clayton Baker, Miles

Christian and Justin Faber also contributed key hits for the Giants.

Pitchers Brock Schuler and Trey LaGrandeur combined for eight strikeouts

for the Giants, while Pete Hapke also played solid defense.

In Pinto National Division action: The Astros took the field to play

the Marlins. The game was primarily a defensive battle. Good pitching

from Astros Zack Friedman and Cole Blower helped set up several terrific

plays by Brice Manning, Jack Hadley, and Grant Wensley.

Adam Kinder precisely hit Steven Michaelson with a pinpoint throw for

an out to get a runner headed for second base.

Jordan Desguin, Christian Ochoa and Tynan Yanaga led the Astros in

hitting.

In Pinto American Division action: The Yankees and Mariners produced

highlights for their fans. The Yankees’ Chase Kapana slammed two home

runs and, on defense, he caught a fly ball. Mariners pitcher Blake Pender

fielded and turned two outs at first base in one inning.

Clay Smith contributed with great field work, resulting in two outs,

while Jacob Steiner pounded out a bases-clearing triple.