To end Day 2 of the 2026 Printscape PONY League World Series, West Zone champion West Covina, CA defeated Host Area champion South Hills, PA 12-4.

West Covina got on the board first in the bottom of the third inning, scoring six runs to take an early lead. Adrian Marquez started things off with an RBI single before Brandon Chavez doubled to bring in two more runs. Jorge Ospino then hit a two-run home run to left field, followed by a solo home run from Aaron Morales to make it a 6-0 game.

West Covina added another six runs in the fifth inning to extend its lead. Jeremy Jimenez doubled to bring home one run before an error allowed another to score. Morales then hit his second home run of the game, a two-run shot to right field. Another error brought home a run before Marquez singled to score the final run of the inning, giving West Covina a 12-0 advantage.

South Hills battled back and put four runs on the board, but weren’t able to keep the rally going.

Aidan Haupricht started on the mound for South Hills, pitching 2⅔ innings and allowing three hits and four runs, with one earned. He struck out four and did not walk a batter. Brandon Chavez started for West Covina and threw 4⅔ innings, giving up five hits and three runs while striking out five and walking three.

South Hills had six players record a hit, including Owen Ferko, James Snyder, Dominic Fabic, Lucas Copeland, Garrett Snyder, and Tate Foster. Ferko and Foster each drove in a run, while Fabic stole two bases. They also turned two double plays.

West Covina finished with 10 hits, led by Morales, Jimenez, and Marquez, who each collected two hits. Morales drove in three runs while going 2-for-4. Travis Partida also made an impact on the bases, stealing three times. California turned one double play during the game.

With the win, West Covina, CA will move on to Game 10 on Monday, Aug. 10, at 12:30 PM ET, where they will face Hidalgo, TX. For South Hills, PA, the loss brings their 2026 Printscape PONY League World Series run to an end with a 0-2 record.