Prep baseball roundup: Sylmar pulls into first-place tie with Poly
Briefly

Sylmar revitalized its position in the Valley Mission League by defeating rivals Sun Valley Poly 2-0, handing them their first loss. With key performances from Alex Martinez, who struck out nine, and Luis Mendoza, who hit a two-run homer, Sylmar improved to 8-1 in league play. Other notable league games included Bell’s shutout win against Garfield, with Adolfo Esquivel starring on the mound, and Corona's 8-0 victory over Eastvale Roosevelt, marking their dominance with a 13th shutout this season.
Sylmar's baseball team re-entered the Valley Mission League title race by defeating Sun Valley Poly 2-0, marking Poly's first league loss. Martinez's performance was recognized as he struck out nine batters.
In the Eastern League, Bell's pitching is improving, as seen in their 2-0 victory over Garfield. Adolfo Esquivel excelled with a shutout, highlighted by Jayden Rojas' crucial RBI single.
Corona showcased their dominance with an 8-0 victory over Eastvale Roosevelt, achieving their 13th shutout of the season. Key players included Billy Carlson and Ethin Bingaman, who contributed significantly with their bat.
Norco's winning streak continued with a 6-0 shutout against Corona Santiago, thanks to Landon Hovermale's impressive pitching performance. Ryan Frias made notable contributions with a two-run triple.
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