Owls Can't Hold off Late Lancer Surge

Citrus College struck first but couldn't hold on in a 6-4 loss to Pasadena City College Saturday afternoon.

The Owls slip to 7-4 on the year, while the Lancers improve to 7-4 overall.

Five Owls had hits in the game, with Mario Catalan leading Citrus' efforts with a 2-for-4 showing at the plate. Jaden St. Cyr (1-for-3), Connor Green (1-for-3), Chase Bernal (1-for-4) and Jordan Quintero (1-for-3) also had hits.

Citrus scored two runs in the top of the first to take an early lead off a sacrifice fly from Jordan Sheridan and an RBI single from Catalan. PCC answered with a run in the bottom of the third, but the Owls upped their lead to 4-1 off an RBI single from Quintero and an RBI fielder's choice from Joshua Cortinas in the top of the fourth.

The Lancers pulled off a big fourth inning to tie and take the lead, holding on for the 6-4 result.

Citrus returns home to host Ohlone College on Friday at 1:30 p.m.