Warriors baseball suffers loss at hands of Mt. San Antonio

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By Mari Inagaki • March 6, 2019

The El Camino Warriors baseball team hosted Mt. San Antonio on Friday, March 1 at, EC’s baseball field.

The Warriors got on the board first, but by the end of the 3rd inning Mt. San Antonio jumped out to a 5-3 lead.

A 5th inning run for the Warriors was not enough to overcome the deficit, as Mt. San Antonio hung on to win the game by a score of 5-4.

With the loss, the Warriors dropped to a season record of 12-2. This is the last time in the regular season the Warriors will play Mt. San Antonio.

The Warriors stand outside their dugout before their game versus Mt. San Antonio on March 1 at El Camino College. Photo credit: Mari Inagaki

Warriors infielder Taishi Nakawake makes contact with a pitch against Mt. San Antonio on March 1 at El Camino's baseball field. Photo credit: Mari Inagaki

Right-handed Warriors pitcher Aaron Orozco throws a strike versus Mt. San Antonio on March 2 at El Camino's baseball field. Photo credit: Mari Inagaki

Warriors first basemen Spencer Palmer tags out a Mt. San Antonio player during their game on March 1 at El Camino's baseball field. Photo credit: Mari Inagaki

Despite a 5th inning run, the El Camino Warriors baseball team lost 5-4 against Mt. San Antonio on March 1 at El Camino's baseball field. Photo credit: Mari Inagaki

Update: March 6, 2019 9:25 p.m. the byline was edited for accuracy and the featured image was reset.