2008 Woodie Awards
Warriors put bats to use
BASEBALL: Solid defense helps team bounce back after two conference losses.
By: David Lopez
Issue date: 3/24/05 Section: Sports
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Roller coasters are full of abrupt and extreme changes with highs and lows, which is the only way to describe the baseball team's start this year, as it has encountered a rocky road of a season.
After suffering two defeats at home, the team rebounded by winning its two games on the road Thursday and Saturday against Long Beach City College and Compton College, respectively.
The team will now take its winning ways on the road again as it faces previous rival Pasadena City College Tuesday at 2 p.m.
"We know them and they know us," coach Tom Bergeron said. "This time around, we'll be more prepared for them."
The Lancers will try to avenge themselves as they suffered their first conference loss three weeks ago at the hands of the Warriors, 7-2.
"We did okay against them the first time around," designated hitter Billy Hernandez said. "We just have to throw strikes, cut down on the errors and the little mental mistakes."
With their latest victories, the Warriors improved their overall record to 9-8, and a 5-3 conference record, which is the third best overall.
Despite a light drizzle, the team beat the Compton Tartars on Saturday, 7-1. Both teams tallied nine hits on offense, but the Warriors managed to score the runs, giving them the victory.
First baseman Mike Zuanich led the way as he went three for five with a single, a triple and a home run.
Zuanich scored three runs while driving in two.
Not far behind him was center fielder Chris Fox, who batted two for three with an RBI and two runs scored.
Picking up the victory was pitcher Eric Thacker, who threw six solid innings, allowing no runs on only four hits.
Thacker managed to strike out four batters and improved his record to 2-1 for the season.
"We've lost some heartbreakers, but we've rebounded pretty well," Hernandez said.
The Warriors obtained their second win on the road as they beat the Long Beach City Vikings Thursday, 4-1.
After suffering two defeats at home, the team rebounded by winning its two games on the road Thursday and Saturday against Long Beach City College and Compton College, respectively.
The team will now take its winning ways on the road again as it faces previous rival Pasadena City College Tuesday at 2 p.m.
"We know them and they know us," coach Tom Bergeron said. "This time around, we'll be more prepared for them."
The Lancers will try to avenge themselves as they suffered their first conference loss three weeks ago at the hands of the Warriors, 7-2.
"We did okay against them the first time around," designated hitter Billy Hernandez said. "We just have to throw strikes, cut down on the errors and the little mental mistakes."
With their latest victories, the Warriors improved their overall record to 9-8, and a 5-3 conference record, which is the third best overall.
Despite a light drizzle, the team beat the Compton Tartars on Saturday, 7-1. Both teams tallied nine hits on offense, but the Warriors managed to score the runs, giving them the victory.
First baseman Mike Zuanich led the way as he went three for five with a single, a triple and a home run.
Zuanich scored three runs while driving in two.
Not far behind him was center fielder Chris Fox, who batted two for three with an RBI and two runs scored.
Picking up the victory was pitcher Eric Thacker, who threw six solid innings, allowing no runs on only four hits.
Thacker managed to strike out four batters and improved his record to 2-1 for the season.
"We've lost some heartbreakers, but we've rebounded pretty well," Hernandez said.
The Warriors obtained their second win on the road as they beat the Long Beach City Vikings Thursday, 4-1.