Alta Loma, CA — Despite a 4-run deficit in the fifth inning, Alta Loma Varsity Braves almost came all the way back, eventually falling 6-5 to Whittier Christian Varsity Heralds on Tuesday. Alta Loma Varsity Braves closed the gap by scoring on a double, a tag up, and a single. Whittier Christian Varsity Heralds were the first to get on the board in the first when Alex Valencia grounded out, scoring one run. Vincent Cantu singled to center field, which helped Alta Loma Varsity Braves tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. A single by Zion Park gave Whittier Christian Varsity Heralds the lead, 3-1, in the top of the fourth. Terry Han earned the win for Whittier Christian Varsity Heralds. The pitcher surrendered four hits and four runs over four innings, striking out none and walking two. Maddox Delgado took the loss for Alta Loma Varsity Braves. The starter went three and two-thirds innings, surrendering three runs on five hits, striking out three and walking two. M Perez and Cantu each collected two hits for Alta Loma Varsity Braves. Matthew Torres, Noah Verkaik, Jake Zandbergen, and Cantu each drove in one run for Alta Loma Varsity Braves. Whittier Christian Varsity Heralds tallied 10 hits in the game. Gabe Garcia, the number nine hitter for Whittier Christian Varsity Heralds, led the way with two runs batted in. The right fielder went 2-for-4 on the day. Park, Garcia, and Valencia each collected two hits for Whittier Christian Varsity Heralds. Leland Carrido stole three bases. Whittier Christian Varsity Heralds ran wild on the base paths, collecting five stolen bases for the game. Alta Loma Varsity Braves play at home on Wednesday against Lincoln in their next game.