5/1/2011 7:53:32 PM
Sierra Vista's run at perfection came to an end Saturday, as the five time defending state champion Bishop Gorman handed the Lions their first loss of the season, 6-3. It was the second time the two teams have met this year, with Sierra Vista taking the
first meeting 8-5 on April 9.
The Gaels got out to a 6-0 lead in the fourth inning before the Lions began to rally in the sixth. After scoring two in the sixth and one in the seventh Gorman brought in
Joey Gallo to slam the door on the Lions. Gallo also added his 20th Home Run of the season in addition to earning the Save. SP Cody Roper went 2-for-3 with a pair of Home Runs in addition to pitching well (6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER) to earn the win.
The win extends Bishop Gorman's winning streak to 12 and pulls them into a tie with Sierra Vista for first place in the Southwest League at 13-1 while giving the Gaels the tie-breaker. Sierra Vista falls to 29-1 on the year. Both teams are well equipped to make deep runs in the playoffs and could possibly meet again in an even bigger game.