Baseball
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our winners and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Kenny Barnabee, Long Beach Poly Baseball/Soccer It was a big week for Poly’s Kenny Barnabee, who led the Jackrabbits to wins in two sports. He scored a goal in the school’s first-round CIF soccer playoff win then went ⅔ with […]
Baseball: Poly Wins Extra-Inning Classic At Millikan
Regardless of how the rest of the Moore League baseball season plays out, Friday’s clash between Long Beach Poly (17-5, 7-1) and Millikan (15-4, 6-3) should be remembered for what it was: an emotional, well-played game of baseball. After a slew of terrific plays and unexpected twists and turns, the visiting Jackrabbits emerged with a […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan, Baseball
High School Baseball: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan Poly and Millikan played an epic baseball game on Thursday, with major Moore League title implications. This is a can’t-miss highlight from an unforgettable … Support The562.org
Baseball: Wilson Edges Lakewood In Extras
Wilson’s Zach Wakefield didn’t have a hit heading into his at bat in the eighth inning of Friday’s contest against Lakewood. Wakefield delivered when it mattered with a go-ahead RBI single to give the Bruins a 5-4 victory against the Lancers. “It felt great,” Wakefield said. “It was an adrenaline rush after all that, your […]
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Lakewood Baseball
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Long Beach State Dirtbags Extend Winning Streak
The Long Beach State Dirtbags are playing their best baseball of the year. LBSU beat Cal State Bakersfield 5-1 in Big West Conference action on Friday night at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field. It is the sixth consecutive win for the Dirtbags. Coach Eric Valenzuela, pitcher Johnathan Lavallee and third baseman Tanner Carlson all said […]
LIVE UPDATES: Moore League Baseball
We’ll have live updates from the key Moore League baseball matchups on Friday, with Long Beach Poly visiting Millikan and Wilson playing at Lakewood. Both games start at 3:15 p.m. We’ll also have updates from Long Beach State softball playing for a Big West title this weekend against rivals Cal State Fullerton, and Long Beach […]
VIDEO: Behind The Scenes With LBSU Dirtbags Pitcher Matt Fields
Go on a road trip with Long Beach State Dirtbags pitcher Matt Fields. The Lakewood High alum is a respected leader on the team, and pretty funny narrator. The Dirtbags host Cal State Bakersfield for an important Big West series this weekend. Long Beach State Dirtbags Behind The Scenes With Matt Fields Visit https://stage.the562.org/ for […]
LB in MLB: Return of Minor Leagues Puts Long Beach Talent Back on Diamond
Minor league ballplayers were forced to wait more than a year between games, but the 2021 season finally got underway last week. The layoff may have delayed their career timelines, but Long Beach’s young talent is now back on the diamond continuing their journey to the big leagues. A few Long Beach State alums find […]