Whittier, CA — The Pioneer Titans battle back late in the game in a 5-3 victory over Artesia on Friday. Despite giving up 3 runs in the first inning, the Titans rallied back, putting up a 5 spot in the 5th inning. The game was tied at three with Pioneer Varsity Titans batting in the bottom of the fifth when Sean Zepeda-Herrera doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring the two go-ahead runs. Damon Galindo took the win for Pioneer Varsity Titans. The hurler surrendered three runs on six hits over seven innings, striking out eight. Medina took the loss for Artesia. The pitcher allowed eight hits and five runs over six innings, striking out 11. Pioneer Varsity Titans totaled eight hits. Damon Galindo and Tony Beltran each racked up multiple hits for Pioneer. Damon Galindo led the Titans with three hits in four at bats. Pioneer finished the season in 3rd place with a 4-4 record, good enough to clinch the final playoff spot in the 605 League.