Palomar Takes Down San Diego City 5-3 on the Road

SAN DIEGO, CA (3/15/2025) -- The No. 15-ranked Palomar College baseball team secured another key conference victory, defeating San Diego City College 5-3 on the road Saturday afternoon. The Comets used early offense and strong bullpen work to improve to 15-7 overall and 7-1 in PCAC play.

Comets Strike Early

After San Diego City jumped ahead 2-0 in the first inning, Palomar quickly responded with two runs in the second. Braedon Peterson-Cheek delivered a clutch two-run triple, tying the game at 2-2.

The Comets took the lead for good in the fourth inning, as Jacob Loving drove in a run with a sacrifice fly and Peterson-Cheek added another RBI to make it 4-3. An insurance run in the eighth inning extended the lead, and Palomar's pitching took care of the rest.

Bullpen Locks It Down

• Tait Karlson (W, 1-1) was outstanding in relief, tossing 3.2 shutout innings, allowing just four hits while striking out three.
• Lucas Smith (S, 2) picked up the save, throwing 3.1 scoreless innings, giving up only two hits.
• Ian Mowad started and worked through two innings, surrendering three runs on three hits before the bullpen took over.

Key Performances

• Braedon Peterson-Cheek: 2-for-3, 3B, 3 RBIs, SB
• Jacob Loving: 1-for-3, RBI
• Justin Tucker: 2-for-4, run scored
• Tait Karlson (W, 1-1): 3.2 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 3 K
• Lucas Smith (S, 2): 3.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 K

Looking Ahead

Palomar (15-7, 7-1 PCAC) will return home for the series finale against San Diego City on Monday, looking to keep their conference momentum rolling.