Battle of the Bay Round 2: Keaton Anderson vs. Stevie Jones Pitching Duel Ends in 1-0 Newport Harbor Win (2025)

Newport Beach – Arroyo Field (CdMHS)

In a tense, defensive showdown, Newport Harbor secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Corona del Mar in the second game of the Battle of the Bay series. Strong pitching and solid defense kept both teams off the scoreboard for most of the game, but a clutch hit in the seventh inning made the difference.

The game featured dominant pitching performances from both sides. Newport Harbor’s Keaton Anderson and Corona del Mar’s Stevie Jones controlled the game, working efficiently through opposing lineups. Jones, in particular, was impressive, tallying multiple strikeouts and limiting Newport Harbor’s offensive chances.

Both teams struggled to generate consistent offense, with multiple innings ending in quick outs or strong defensive plays. Corona del Mar threatened in the third inning, reaching base on consecutive errors, but Newport Harbor’s defense tightened up to escape the jam.

The deadlock remained until the top of the seventh inning when Lucas Perez doubled to left, giving Newport Harbor a late scoring opportunity. After an error allowed another runner to reach, Elijah Haseth delivered the game-winning RBI, lining a single to center field to bring home Lucas Perez for the lone run of the game.

In the bottom of the seventh, Corona del Mar had a final chance to respond but was shut down by Newport Harbor’s Ryan Williams, who recorded three quick outs to seal the victory.

With the win, Newport Harbor takes Game 2 of the series, setting up an exciting finale in the Battle of the Bay rivalry on Friday.

Newport Harbor, who has locked in the series win, will try to sweep their rivals in the third and final game.

Key Performances:

Winning Pitcher: Keaton Anderson (Newport Harbor) – Six innings. No runs.

Save: Ryan Williams (Newport Harbor). One inning. No runs.

Tough Loss: Stevie Jones (Corona del Mar) – Seven innings. 4 hits. 6 strikeouts. 1 run.

Game-winning hit: Elijah Haseth (Newport Harbor) – RBI single in the 7th inning

Defensive Standout: Newport Harbor’s infield, turning a key double play in the first inning and making multiple crucial outs