Cougars Walk it Off, 12-11

By Tim Peterson

(Azusa) – Isaiah Rios ripped a single to left field in the bottom of the seventh inning to drive in the winning run and give Azusa Pacific a 12-11 walk off win over Jessup Friday at the Cougar Baseball Complex.

The Cougars looked like they were in control after scoring three runs in the bottom of the sixth to take an 11-8 lead. Tyler Preece hit a solo shot and Noah Lane and Caleb Velo both had RBI singles in the inning.

But Jessup responded with three in the top of the seventh to tie it. Quentin Hall doubled and scored on a single by Cole Hazel. Gabe Harris then hit pinch hit, two-out home run to get the Warriors even.

In the bottom, of the seventh Bryce Robinette walked and Preece came up with another clutch hit with a single to left. Rios then rocked one into left center to score Robinette for the walk off.

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