The Millikan High School baseball team secured a hard‑fought 3‑1 victory over Beckman High School on Tuesday, advancing to the quarterfinals of the playoffs.
A Pitcher's Duel
Senior right‑hander Maison Crommie took the mound and delivered a stellar five‑inning outing, striking out six batters while allowing just one run.
Beckman drew first blood in the second inning, capitalizing on a timely hit to go up 1‑0.
Momentum Shifts
The Monarchs answered back in the fifth, with Ethan Barrientos’ single knotting the game at 1‑1 and igniting a rally.
Late‑Game Heroics
In the eighth inning, Adrian Ramirez delivered a clutch RBI single that put Millikan ahead 2‑1, and Daunte Bell followed with another RBI hit to extend the lead to 3‑1.
The win sets up a much‑anticipated quarterfinal showdown against Summit High School, which Millikan will host on Friday night.