LA COSTA CANYON HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

The Mavs started their post-season play with a hard fought 7-6 win over the RBV Longhorns. Brian Martutartus (4 RBIs) led the offense with his first varsity home run - a grand slam in the 2nd inning allowing the Mavs to jump out to a 4-0 lead. The Longhorns battled back in the 3rd inning scoring 2 runs, but the Mavs answered by scoring 3 runs in the 4th inning on Jimmy Pierce (2 RBIs) and Grant Allgire (1 RBI) hits. RBV rallied late adding 2 runs in the 4th and 2 runs in the 6th, but the Mavericks closed out the game in the bottom of the 7th with a game saving defensive play by Allgire. Starting pitcher Sean Soto allowed 3 runs on 3 hits (3 Ks and 3BBs) in 3 innings of work. Reliever Michael Cruz is credited with the win allowing 3 runs on 5 hits (3 Ks, 2 BBs). Mavs play #1 seed at Torrey Pines on Wednesday at 3:30.