LA COSTA CANYON HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

The Mavs won 10-2 over Escondido today. Sean Soto started on the mound and held the Cougars to 1 run over 5 innings (2H, 8K). Cody Smith retired three straight batters in the 6th and T Perreira (1H, 2K) threw in relief in the 7th, the Cougars scored one unearned run. The Mavs scored 3 runs in the first inning on back-to-back hits by Chris Brookey (2 for 4, 2B, RBI 4) and Aaron Markham (2 for 3, RBI). Grant Allgire (2 for 4, HR, RBI 2) added 2 runs in the 2nd when he hit a homerun that landed on the track with Brian Martutartus (1 for 2) on base. Mike Oman (1 for 3, RBI) singled in a run the 3rd inning. Rusty Leedy (1 for 2, RBI 2) singled in 2 runs in the 4th and Brookey singled in 2 runs in the 5th. The Mavs continue tournament play at Valley Center on Saturday.

The Mavericks pitching, fielding and hitting came together today to shut out San Marcos in the first game of the North County Tournament. Twelve Maverick batters collected 24 hits and 19 runs. The Maverick pitching staff held the Knights to one hit. The Mavericks continue tournament play at home on Thursday against Escondido at 3:00.

In a game that took 3 ½ hours and 10 innings, the Mavericks lost 11-10 to Murrieta Valley in the Falcon Pirate Baseball Classic Championship. Starter Jack Davidson pitched 4 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 8 hits (3Ks). The Mavs used four relief pitchers in 6 innings allowing 5 earned runs on 6 hits. With the Mavs trailing 3-0 in the 3rd, Grant Allgire (3-5, 2B, 3RBI) doubled, tying the game by driving in 3 runs. Murietta Valley answered by scoring 2 runs in the 4th and 4 runs in the 5th. The Mavs battled back in the 6th scoring 5 runs on Chris Brookey’s (1-5, 3B, 3RBI) triple driving in Zach Gage, Allgire and Davidson (1-5), followed by Aaron Markham’s (2-4, 1 RBI) single and Rusty Leedy’s (1-3, 2B, 2RBI) double. The Nighthawks added one run in the 6th. The Mavs tied the game in the 7th by taking advantage of 2 walks and a hit batter to add a run, followed by Chris Fasulo’s RBI infield single. Murrieta Valley scored in the bottom of the 10th for the win. The Mavericks play San Marcos at home on Tuesday in the first game of the North County Tournament.

With a 4-1 record the Mavericks have earned a chance to play for the Falcon/Pirate Championship. The game will be held at Oceanside High School at 11:00. Murrieta Valley will be the Mavericks opponent after going 5-0 in their bracket. Come support your Mavericks!!

The Mavericks pitching, fielding and hitting all came together today against San Pasqual for an 12-0 win in the Falcon Pirate Tournament. Starter Sean Soto held the Golden Eagles scoreless over 5 innings (4 K, 4H). Cody Smith relieved Soto in the 6th retiring three straight batters (1K) and in the 7th Tyler Korn (1K) threw in relief keeping the shutout intact. The Mavericks scored in each inning except the 1st inning. Rusty Leedy led the offense going 3-3 with 3 RBI. Will Briles collected his first varsity hit.