5/4/2011 9:58:13 AM
Defending CIF champion Archbishop Mitty earned a huge win yesterday over St. Francis to avenge a 12-3 loss in their previous matchup on March 29. The win moves the Monarchs into a tie with St. Francis for first place in the West Catholic League with one game left to play.
Mitty starter
Brett Fuller worked out of jams in the first and second innings before settling down to quiet one of the most talented lineups in the state, going 6 1/3 innings allowing just two runs on four hits while striking out seven to earn the victory.
Tyler Davis earned the save, working out of a bases loaded one-out situation to quiet the Lancers rally.
Since the previous meeting the two teams have gone in opposite directions. Mitty has gone 15-1, while St. Francis who was ranked number one in the country at the time before going 8-4 in the weeks since. In spite of some recent struggles from the supremely talented Lancers, these two teams look to be the favorites heading into the CIF Central Coast Section playoffs which begin on May 18.