Joshua Johnson (2028 OF, Bakersfield, CA) was electric on the mound today for Gold, working two-innings without allowing a run and struck out three. Fastball was up to 88 and threw the entire mix for strikes. Mixed in a big, slurvy curveball, slider and changeup. He also got in the mix on the offensive side, recording a base hit.
Hunter Abifadel (2027 C, Chino Hills, CA) was on the barrel the entire game, recording three hits for Gold including a triple. He has swung a hot bat the entire weekend.
Andrew Cirac (2030 RHP, Parker, CO) had one of the louder barrels of the day when he launched a ball into the left-center gap for extra bases. Quiet hands with intent in the swing to do some shopping in the gap.
Andrew Martin (2027 RHP, Glendora, CA) was impressive in his start on the mound for Maroon, working three and striking out five without allowing a run. Fastball was up to 86 and he features a long, athletic frame at 6-foot-6, 205-pounds that oozes projection.
Nicolas Petrone (2029 RHP, Clayton, CA) stood out in his appearance on the mound to start the game for Gold. In total, he worked three-innings without allowing a run and struck out five. Fastball was up to up to 84 and mixed in a slider at 64-68.