Share: Lancer right fielder Devon Eskridge took to the batter’s box with shouting matches from both dugouts ringing through his mind, but the at bat was all he could focus on. While Victor Valley yelled words of encouragement toward their pitcher, Pasadena’s Lancers cheered in hopes of extending their marginal lead. With Eskridge’s stance ready to hit and his stare fixed on the pitcher, he was prepared to bat. On the second pitch, he launched the ball toward the right field gap, bringing Tyler Garcia …
Pasadena snaps losing streak with smashing victory
Share: The Lancers ended their 3-game losing streak with a 16-2 victory over the Tartars last week. Pasadena was quickly put on notice with Compton scoring a run in each of the first two innings whilst the Lancers’ offense stood still, not being able to match the Tartars’ attack. Despite starting pitcher Hugo Tafoya’s early mistakes he proceeded to shutout the Tartars’ offense in his next 6 innings of play. Tafoya allowed seven hits, one earned run, and two walks all while striking out 5 …
Pasadena center fielder walks it off in extra innings against Compton
Share: The Lancers defeated the Compton Tartars with a memorable walk-off win in extra innings last Saturday. Starting pitcher Connor Campbell began the evening inaccurate, striking a Compton batter and walking a runner in with the bases loaded at the top of the 2nd innings. This would be the first and last time Campbell would allow a run though as he proceeded to produce four scoreless innings that kept a dormant Lancer offense in the game. “I didn’t have my best stuff,” Campbell said. “I …
Still starstruck: I saw Shohei slam a historic home run
Share: Imagine this scenario: your arch-nemesis is in town, your ace is on the mound, and the newest Dodgers’ star Shohei Ohtani is in the batter’s box on the verge of launching his first home run as a boy in blue. It would seem like something that would be included in a baseball film, except it was experienced in reality. Dodger Stadium has had one of the best home-field advantages in Major League Baseball, holding nearly 56,000 rowdy fans for every home game. The crowd …
Fans ‘disgusted’ after Urías’ arrest on domestic violence charge
Share: Dodgers jerseys and merch-filled classrooms can be spotted all throughout PCC as many students and staff declare themselves as fans, but will that change after Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias’ arrest on domestic violence? The Dodgers have remained a contributing factor and staple to the Los Angeles culture, especially the Hispanic community for many years. Dodgers star pitcher Julio Urias has been a representation for Mexican Angelenos since he signed with them in 2012, and made his first appearance in 2016. He would embrace his …
MLB players challenge Lancers baseball to ‘put in the work’
Share: PCC junior college baseball players push themselves to the highest level in their sport, hoping and praying for the opportunity to play professionally. Daniel Robertson, former MLB baseball player, had sleepless nights before he became a MLB starter. At Oregon State, Robertson took a risk to make it as a walk-on. This obstacle never phased him, as he pushed to keep going. He told this story to the PCC baseball players in a zoom call. He wanted to motivate them. With hard work, anything …
Top 10: Lancer women killed it this year
Share: Winning matters! Does your individual production lead to team success? It’s not enough to be a regular starter or be a good role player. To be on this list, you have to be one of the best at PCC, one of best in the South Coast Conference (SCC), and damn near one of the best in the state. And it’s only fair to separate the best into three separate categories. The MVPs, the game changers, and the leaders in descending order. We’re also listing …
Balancing fandom, fatherhood and full-time education
Share: Student Kevin Seavers grew up with a great passion for sports. He remembers a childhood filled with memories of himself playing baseball, basketball and football. His love for sports always filled his days, which included waking up to watch ESPN and re-runs that involved Pete Rose, a baseball player who he admired and could also relate to. “I liked him because he wasn’t as big as some of the other players, but he was tough and gritty,” said Seavers. “That’s how I felt about …
MLB The Show 20 only shows warning track power
Share: In its last ever edition as an exclusive for the PlayStation 4 of MLB The Show, San Diego Studios Swings for the fences, but doesn’t quite hit it out of the park. MLB 20 The Show continues to provide one of the best sports gaming experiences. It didn’t have too many of the major glitches that have dogged the NFL Madden franchise in recent years. This year’s version includes some updates, but mostly builds on the solid foundation of previous editions. It just wasn’t …
Spring sports seasons are officially cancelled
Share: With growing concerns over the spread of COVID-19 around the U.S., the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) has canceled PCC Athletics 2019-2020 spring sports season, effective immediately since Mar. 19, 2020. Follow: