Yorba Linda baseball rallies in 7th to edge Sonora

Mustangs score two runs late to remain unbeaten in North Hills League play

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:18am

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The Yorba Linda High School baseball team scored two runs in the seventh inning to come from behind and defeat Sonora 5-4 in a North Hills League game on Wednesday. The Mustangs, who have now won five straight games, trailed by a run going into the final at-bat before a bases-loaded dribbler and a groundout brought home the tying and winning runs.

Why it matters

The victory keeps Yorba Linda (12-5-1, 3-0) alone in first place in the five-team North Hills League, while Sonora (10-7, 3-2) falls into a tie for second place. The game featured a matchup between two of the league's top pitchers, with Yorba Linda's Troy Radomski and Sonora's Robby Blane both earning no-decisions despite strong outings.

The details

Yorba Linda scored three runs (two earned) against Sonora's ace, Robby Blane, who gave up three hits with five strikeouts and six walks over 5 1/3 innings. The Mustangs trailed by a run going into the seventh inning, but with one out and the bases loaded, freshman Andrew Churney hit a dribbler towards third that allowed the tying run to score. Two batters later, Vaughn Sharp scored the eventual winning run on a groundout.

  • The victory is the fifth in a row for the Mustangs (12-5-1, 3-0).
  • Sonora (10-7, 3-2) is tied for second place in the league.

The players

Marcus Jones

The head coach of the Yorba Linda Mustangs baseball team.

Robby Blane

The ace pitcher for the Sonora Raiders, who gave up three runs (two earned) in 5 1/3 innings of work.

Troy Radomski

The starting pitcher for the Yorba Linda Mustangs, who earned the victory despite giving up four runs (one earned) over six innings.

Andrew Churney

A freshman on the Yorba Linda Mustangs who hit a dribbler that allowed the tying run to score in the seventh inning.

Vaughn Sharp

The Yorba Linda Mustangs player who scored the winning run on a groundout in the seventh inning.

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What they’re saying

“We did it the ugly way. There is no doubt about it.”

— Marcus Jones, Yorba Linda head coach

“I was trying to drive something to find the outfield. But it got in a little on me and got low and I was jammed. It was a check swing.”

— Andrew Churney, Yorba Linda freshman

“I just feel like that's our team. Even though it doesn't go as well for our team, we find ways to scrap out wins.”

— Andrew Churney, Yorba Linda freshman

What’s next

Yorba Linda will look to continue its hot start in North Hills League play when it hosts Fullerton on Friday. Sonora will try to bounce back when it travels to Buena Park on the same day.

The takeaway

This comeback victory showcases the resilience and determination of the Yorba Linda baseball team, which remains unbeaten in league play despite not playing its best game defensively. The Mustangs' ability to grind out wins against tough competition like Sonora will serve them well as they aim to capture the North Hills League title.