The win propels OLu into the finals where they'll face Cypress tomorrow at 7:30pm at Cal State Fullerton.
Jason Martin was 3-for-3 and scored the only run of the game after stealing a bag.
Harrison Pyatt (CG 1R 4H 5K BB) was very good himself and has put together a few very good starts in a row for Esperanza.
Hammonds carried a no hitter into the fifth before Jacob White reached on a bunt single. Griffin Barnes would add a hit in the seventh.
Gahr will face Esperanza in the consolation game at 4:30 also at Cal State Fullerton.