“Let’s Go Dodgers,” was chanted all across the city as fans took over the streets Monday morning in downtown Los Angeles. With an estimated 200,000 fans in attendance, the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers were welcomed back home with a victory parade.
The Leopards’ magical playoff run ended with a 2-1 loss to Pomona-Pitzer in 10 innings on Sunday, capping off their appearance in the NCAA Super Regional at Ben Hines Field.
With a third straight regular season title under their belts, the Leopards entered the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament ranked No. 11 nationally. The team won three of their four games to earn a bid to the NCAA Regionals this weekend.
Justin McFadden, senior psychology major and a right-handed pitcher for the La Verne baseball team, brings energy and grit to the field. He is known for his tenacity to throw fastballs for cold strikes when he is on the pitching mound.
At Ben Hines Field, La Verne left no doubt about their dominance for their Senior Day, overwhelming Chapman in a doubleheader with commanding victories of 15-2 and 14-2. The seniors were honored before and after the game.