California High School Baseball - Pacifica defeats Yorba Linda
April 19, 2012: Yorba Linda, CA 92886 In Thursday's league challenge, the Pacifica Mariners (Garden Grove, CA) baseball squad the host Yorba Linda Mustangs (Yorba Linda, CA), by a final score of 7-2.
With the win, Pacifica upgrades its record to 18-5 on the season. The Mariners host Kennedy (La Palma, CA) to encounter the Fighting Irish in a Empire challenge on Friday, April 27. The Fighting Irish enter the bout with a record of 11-8.
Next, the Mustangs face the Tustin Tillers (Tustin, CA) in a Empire bout, on Wednesday, April 25. Yorba Linda will attempt to move on its 6-17 season record. The Tillers enter the bout with a 9-11 record after their 8-7 non-league loss to Los Osos (Rancho Cucamonga, CA).
Game Summary
Pacifica, 18-5 (6-1)
Yorba Linda, 7-17 (2-5)
Senior Andrew Marquez earned his 2nd win of the season throwing 5 shutout innings striking out 6. Sophomore Nick Howard had 3 hits and Junior Saul Chavez had 2 hits and 1 RBI to lead the Pacifica offense. Paddon had 2 hits for Yorba Linda.