Burroughs takes game one of the two game series 6-0 over Muir on first responders night

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Devin Whittekiend pitched a complete game shutout in the win over the Mustangs 

Two baseball teams lined up on the field for a pre-game ceremony, with players in uniforms standing in rows while officials prepare for the game.
Two baseball teams lined up on the field for a pre-game ceremony, with mountains and a clear blue sky in the background.

On first responders night, the John Burroughs Bears shutout the John Muir Mustangs 6-0 behind Devin Whittekiend’s complete game shutout.

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Two baseball coaches and an umpire engage in a pre-game handshake at home plate under a clear blue sky.

Whittekeind had a perfect game through 4.2 innings until it was broken up by Sonny Rodriguez with a two out base hit in the top of the fifth inning. 

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A baseball field with players practicing during a clear evening, surrounded by mountains and stadium lights.
Baseball players on the field during practice, wearing green jerseys and white pants, with mountains in the background and clear blue sky.

Muir came off a 13-0 win over Yeshiva University of Los Angeles back on St. Patricks Day and Burroughs suffered a rough 5-2 loss to Sun Valley Polly last Saturday Morning. 

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A baseball field during a game, with players in green jerseys and white pants standing on the sidelines. One player is sitting in a catcher's position at home plate, while another player appears to be practicing pitching in the background. The scene is set under a clear blue sky.

Prior to the first pitch Chris Montgomery, father of Bears pitcher and first basemen Kayson Montgomery threw out the ceremonial first pitch to his son. Montgomery is currently a retired member of the United States Marine Corps. 

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A group of law enforcement and emergency personnel standing on a baseball field during sunset, with mountains in the background.

Members of the Burbank Fire and Police Departments were in attendance and were honored in between innings for their service and dedication to the local communities and for their hard work in keeping the people safe.

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A baseball field during a game with players in action, an umpire observing, and a clear blue sky in the background.

Devin Whittekiend started the top of the first inning by retiring the side in order. He also drove in the game’s first run with an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning.

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Whittekiend also scored the game’s second run when Jake Rauenswinder reached on an error charged to shortstop Cano Gianluca. On the mound, Whittekiend also retired the next 11 batters he faced. 

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A baseball game in progress at dusk, featuring a batter in green and red gear ready to hit, an umpire in black, a pitcher in blue, and players in the outfield. The background includes stadium lights and a mountainous landscape.
A baseball game in progress with a pitcher on the mound, a batter in the box, and a catcher in protective gear. In the background, there are stadium lights and mountains visible under a clear sky.

In addition to his dominance on the mound, Whittekiend scored once again in the third inning. This time Rauenswinder drove him home with an RBI double to put the Bears up 3-0. 

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A baseball game in progress with a pitcher on the mound and a batter preparing to hit. An umpire is positioned behind home plate, while a catcher is squatting in protective gear. The field is illuminated by stadium lights with a scoreboard visible in the background.
A baseball pitcher stands on the mound at dusk, with a player in the background. Stadium lights illuminate the field, and advertisements line the outfield fence.

Whittekiend continued to do it all in the bottom of the fourth inning. Elliot Ross and Slater Mersola began the home half of the inning with a single and a walk respectively. Whittekeind followed with a monster three-run home run to put the Bears up 6-0. 

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A baseball field at dusk with two players positioned on the infield, a grandstand in the background, and stadium lights turned on, with an American flag displayed on the outfield fence.

Whittekiend began the top of the fifth inning by striking out Ezekiel Rodriguez and Will Rodriguez.

A youth baseball game in progress at dusk, featuring a batter in a blue shirt preparing to hit, a catcher in green gear, and a pitcher on the mound. An umpire is positioned behind home plate, with spectators in the background.
A baseball pitcher in a black jersey with the number 12 prepares to throw a pitch on a field during sunset, with mountains visible in the background.

Sonny Rodriguez broke up the perfect game by hitting a two out single. Whittekiend struck out Jeaguer Martinez swinging to end the top of the fifth inning. 

A baseball game in progress at dusk, featuring a batter in a blue jersey and gray pants preparing to hit, while a catcher in black gear is positioned behind home plate, and a pitcher in brown is on the mound.
A youth baseball game in progress during twilight, with a pitcher throwing the ball to a batter while an umpire stands behind the catcher. Players are positioned on the field and bleachers are visible in the background.

Both teams were held scoreless for the last three innings with the Burroughs Bears holding on to a six-run win over the Muir Mustangs. 

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Burroughs improves to 9-2 overall and 5-0 in Pacific League play and Muir falls to 3-6 overall and 0-6 in Pacific League play. The series will shift to John Muir High School in Pasadena on Friday, March 27th with first pitch scheduled for 3:45 p.m.

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A baseball game in progress at dusk with an umpire, a batter in a brown and red uniform, a catcher in blue gear, and a pitcher in a blue jersey on the mound.
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A baseball player in a blue jersey prepares to bat, while the pitcher, wearing a green jersey, throws from the mound at night. The catcher in black gear is positioned behind home plate.
A baseball player in a blue jersey stands at the plate, ready to bat, while a catcher in a green jersey crouches behind home plate. In the background, a pitcher prepares to throw, with stadium lights illuminating the field at night.
A nighttime baseball game with a batter preparing to hit, a pitcher on the mound, and players in the background. The scoreboard shows the game status, and an umpire is behind the catcher.
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A youth baseball game in the evening, featuring players in blue and gray uniforms, a pitcher on the mound, and an umpire behind home plate, with stadium lights illuminating the field and mountains in the background.
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A baseball field at dusk with players in action. A batter stands at home plate, while a catcher is crouched ready. An umpire is near the pitcher's mound, and outfield players are positioned in the background.
A baseball game in progress at dusk, featuring an umpire behind home plate, a batter preparing to hit, and a pitcher on the mound. Players are positioned in their respective positions on the field.
A baseball team gathers on the pitcher's mound under stadium lights during twilight, with an empty grandstand in the background.
A nighttime baseball scene showing a batter in a red helmet preparing to hit, with a catcher in blue gear crouching behind home plate. Several players in blue uniforms are positioned on the field, with lights illuminating the diamond.
A baseball game at night with a player in a brown uniform, number 12, preparing to bat. An umpire stands behind home plate, and a pitcher in a blue uniform is on the mound. In the background, there is a scoreboard and some spectators.
A youth baseball game taking place at night, featuring a batter poised to swing with a bat, a pitcher on the mound, an umpire behind home plate, and teammates positioned in the outfield.
A night baseball game featuring a pitcher throwing a ball to a batter, with an umpire behind the catcher and players in the outfield.

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