Fontana, CA — Athletics Mercado 2023 snatched the lead late in the game in a 6-5 victory over Corona Angels Ortega 12U on Saturday. Athletics Mercado 2023 was down 5-3 in the top of the fourth inning when Alexa R homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs. Athletics Mercado 2023 earned the victory despite allowing Corona Angels Ortega 12U to score three runs in the second inning. Corona Angels Ortega 12U's big inning was driven by a triple by Samantha V, by Kadence B, and a double by Star C. Corona Angels Ortega 12U fired up the offense in the first inning, when #18 drew a walk, scoring one run. Jiselle H took the win for Athletics Mercado 2023. She lasted three innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out six and walking zero. Alyvia H started the game for Athletics Mercado 2023. She went one inning, allowing five runs on three hits Athletics Mercado 2023 hit one home run on the day. Alexa went deep in the fourth inning. Natalie L led Athletics Mercado 2023 with two hits in two at bats. Corona Angels Ortega 12U stole seven bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Sierra H led the way with two.