BASEBALL: A HICCUP AT SADDLEBACK

On Tuesday Fullerton College lost a close game against Orange Empire Conference leader Saddleback College 3-1.

Coming in to Tuesday's game both Colleges were ranked first in Conference. Not wanting to relinquish the top spot in the conference, a battle between two respected teams ensued.

Connor Tousignant (2-2) was the Fullerton pitcher who started the game leading the charge and played 7.1 innings only having 3 earned runs against. He ended the day with 5 strikeouts.

The runs against Fullerton College came in the bottom of the 3^rd, 5^th, and 8^th. In the third inning Jo-Jo Quintanilla grounded out to short stop giving enough time for Riley Kasper to cross home plate. The bottom of the 5^th inning did not start off well because Conner Glenn connected with the ball and homered to right field. In the 8^th Brett O'Toole singled to the right side and Jo-Jo Quintanilla was able to add another run.

Austin Mills the FC reliever closed the game with 1 strikeout. 

Fullerton was able to compete with the Gauchos throughout the game. In the 1^st inning Josh McIntyre singled up the middle allowing enough time for Monte Montenegro to score. Collectively the Hornets had six hits against Saddleback's pitcher Tanner Brubaker.   

Up Next: The Hornets (12-10 overall 5-2 Conference) will host the second game of a three part series against Saddleback College on Wednesday, March 21 at 2:00 pm. On Friday, March 23 Fullerton will close the series with a night game at Saddleback College starting at 6:00 pm