Sports Wrap Sports Wrap (April 02, 2004)

Lancers stay unbeatable

With St. Francis pitcher Rex Petrill tearing up the league, "Petrill the Thrill" could be the new chant in the Lancer bleachers. He picked up his fifth win of the season, a 3-2 victory, after pitching six innings while allowing only one earned run against Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Aside from a four-hit effort from Ryan Lee, the St. Francis bats were relatively silent, as the Lancers put up only six hits last Saturday. But runs in the first, third and fourth innings were just enough to run their unbeaten streak to 14-0 overall.

Earlier in the week, St. Francis defeated Archbishop Riordan 6-4. Pitcher Chris Coleman picked up his third win of the season, and Jared Lansford was credited with his second save.

Ryan Lee and Daniel Descalso each homered for St. Francis. Lee went two for three, including a double and ended the day with two RBIs against Riordan.

Los Altos wins with two inside-the-park homers

Los Altos upended Woodside 14-7 in boys baseball March 22 , a game in which Troy Haury and Donnie Ecker each had inside-the-park homeruns for the Eagles.

But Los Altos faltered on March 26 aganst Los Gatos, when they hit poorly and lost 7-5.

Ecker took hitting honors for Los Altos, adding a triple to his homer and ending the game with two RBIs.

Los Altos, 3-3,will host Cupertino April 7 at 3:30 p.m.

Spartans lose in extra innings

Mountain View gave up two tough losses in softball last week, 7-0 to Westmont and 7-6 to Santa Catalina. Against Westmont, the Spartans managed only three hits, while giving up 11. The Santa Catalina game was much closer. The Spartans held an early 3-2 lead, but gavu four runs late and lost 7-6.

Los Altos falls to Los Gatos

Los Altos suffered its first division softball defeat, losing 2-0 to Los Gatos. Alyce Jorgensen took the loss, and Sara Bird picked up a triple for the Eagles, who are now 2-1 in division play.

Los Altos and Mountain View will meet April 7 at 4 p.m. at Mountain View.

-- Reza Kazempour E-mail Reza Kazempour at [email protected]

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