Little League all-star baseball tournaments get under way; some Fontana teams gain victories in opening round of district action

The Fontana American Little League major division (11-12) all-stars held on for a 7-4 victory over Fontana Southridge in a district baseball tournament game last Monday night at Bill Martin Park.

American moved out to a 7-1 lead with help from Justin Rodriguez, who drilled two singles. ?Charlie Alvarez pitched well for American.

Southridge, led by two singles by Corey Burgos, came back with three runs in the sixth inning, but fell short.

In other tournament games involving Fontana teams at Bill Martin Park:

? Southwest lost to Rancho, 2-0, even though Jerry Baron pitched very well.

? American was defeated by Rancho, 11-6.

? Southwest topped Citrus, 6-2, as Javier Pedroza turned in a fine mound effort.

? Elks Lodge was downed by Alta Loma, 7-6.

? Community dropped a 12-5 decision to Deer Canyon.

----- IN THE SENIOR DIVISION, three Fontana teams triumphed in games at the start of tournament action last Saturday.

? Community blanked Citrus, 6-0, as Josh Smith pitched quite well and Thomas Berruto smashed a double and two singles.

? American routed Rancho, 12-2, thanks to the pitching of David Martinez. ?Edgar Velasco slugged a double.

? Southridge edged Deer Canyon, 6-5, in a 10-inning thriller as Ricky Rodriguez scored three runs, including the game-winner.

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