Yucaipa wins opener in National Classic

The Yucaipa baseball team defeated nationally ranked Christian Brothers (Tenn.) 7-4 at the Anderson Bats National Classic on Monday at Esperanza High School.

Frankie Martin (3-0) got the win for Yucaipa, in relief of Scott Snodgress. Martin struck out four and gave up one unearned run in three innings.

Brock Alexander and Aaron Jones led Yucaipa with two hits each. Also, Chad Erickson had a two-run double in the first inning and Wyatt Padgett had two RBI.

Yucaipa will play the winner of Cottonwood (Utah) and Orange Lutheran at 7:15 Tuesday night at Cal State Fullerton. The Thunderbirds will send BYU-bound right-hander Adam Miller (1-0) to the mound.