Dos Pueblos baseball lost a 2-1 pitchers’ dual with Lompoc in the season opener for both teams Saturday.
Jordan Rico started for DP and allowed two runs (one earned) and struck out six in five innings. Mikey Perez pitched a scoreless two innings and struck out one.
Josh Brennen had RBI single for the Chargers. Kellen Montgomery, Ethan Rodriguez and Joe Talarico also collected hits.
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