Anaheim, CA - Pacifica had a season high 16 hits in route to a 9-3 win over Western High School.  The win keeps the Mariner playoff hopes alive.  Senior Joey Ortiz led the offense with 3 hits.  Sophomore Matt Moslenko, senior Tommy Mercurio, and juniors Dominic Zerillo and Derek Jackson all had 2 hits.  Sophomore Bobby Santos got the scoring started with a bases loaded single in the top of the 1st inning. 

Junior Roger Flanders and senior Dylan Walker both had pinch hit singles. The Mariners scored 5 runs in the top of the 5th inning.

Senior Troy Bethell got the start and threw 5 innings, allowing 3 runs.  Juniors Nate Johnson and Caleb Vaughn threw the 6th and the 7th inning.

The series will continue this Friday at Pacifica. 

Western vs. Pacifica Game 1 Box Score