Jeon Powers Bears’ Rally in Doubleheader Opener
BERKELEY, Calif. (Interstat) — Kevin Jeon homered twice and drove in three runs as the California Golden Bears overcame an early nine-run deficit to beat the San Diego Toreros 15-9 on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader at Evans Diamond.
San Diego stunned the home crowd with a nine-run first inning, highlighted by Tanner Kern’s three-run homer. Gabe Springer went 4 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs for the Toreros.
California chipped away with three sacrifice flies before erupting for eight runs in the sixth inning to take the lead. Jeon’s second homer, a two-run shot, capped the rally. Jett Kenady and Hideki Prather also homered for the Golden Bears, who improved to 12-3. San Diego fell to 7-7.