Garden Grove, CA - The Mariners beat Western 9-3 Friday.  The Pac scored 2 runs in the first inning, 6 in the 2nd inning and added a single run in the 6th inning.  The offense was led by Junior Dominic Zerillo who finished the game with 4 hits and 4 RBI.  Sophomore Matt Moslenko also had 4 hits and 3 runs scored.  Junior Sean Geer and senior Tommy Mercurio both had 2 hits.  Senior Joey Ortiz scored his team leading 20th run of the season.

Senior Johnny Garrett threw 6 innings, walking none and striking out 3.  He picked up his 4th win of the season.  Sophomore Josh Miranda came on for the final three outs to secure the Mariners 12th win of the season.

Pacifica will play their final Empire League series next week against Tustin.  The Pac need a sweep of Tustin to secure their 7th CIF postseason berth in the last 8 years.  Game 1 will be Tuesday, May 10th at Tustin High School and game 2 will be at home Thursday, May 12th.  

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