Mustangs Fall to Burroughs, but Coach Sees Brighter Days Ahead

Jackie Robinson's former high school battles tough Burroughs squad in Pacific League play.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:20pm

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The Muir High baseball team, the former home of legendary athlete Jackie Robinson, faced off against the Burroughs Bears in a recent Pacific League game. Despite the 6-0 loss, Muir's head coach Bernabe Camargo saw some positive signs and believes the team has the talent to turn things around as they navigate the challenging league schedule.

Why it matters

Muir High School has a storied athletic history, having produced icons like Jackie Robinson. While the current Mustangs squad is struggling, the coach remains optimistic about the team's potential and is focused on helping the players develop and compete at a high level in the competitive Pacific League.

The details

The Burroughs Bears, one of the top teams in the league, proved too much for the Mustangs, who managed only two hits in the game. Burroughs' senior pitcher Devin Whittekiend was dominant, striking out 12 batters and hitting a three-run homer. Despite the lopsided score, Muir didn't play particularly poorly, and the game was closer than the final score indicated.

  • The game took place on a cool, crisp evening.
  • Three days later, Muir hosted the Bears and lost 6-2, but the game was somewhat close.

The players

Bernabe Camargo

Muir's head coach, who attended Galveston Junior College in Texas and was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 28th round in 2017.

Devin Whittekiend

A hard-throwing senior right-hander for the Burroughs Bears, who was dominant on the mound, striking out 12 batters and hitting a three-run homer.

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What they’re saying

“We do like to see more energy. That night, we didn't have enough. When we bring that from the first pitch, we play our best baseball, but unfortunately, that night we didn't have it.”

— Bernabe Camargo, Muir's head coach

“We just need to compete. We are halfway through the season. We have to learn from those types of games.”

— Bernabe Camargo, Muir's head coach

What’s next

Muir will look to bounce back in their upcoming games as they continue to navigate the challenging Pacific League schedule.

The takeaway

Despite the tough loss, Muir's head coach remains optimistic about the team's potential and is focused on helping the players develop and compete at a high level. The Mustangs' storied athletic history, including their connection to Jackie Robinson, adds extra significance to their efforts to turn the season around.