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Baseball Playoffs Begin
Opening rounds show a loss for Palos Verdes, with games continuing Friday and Saturday.
Mira Costa opened with a win, but suffered a defeat in the opening round of pool play in the South Bay Summer Baseball League playoffs on Thursday.
The Mustangs, who finished first in the West Division, recorded a 6-4 victory over South Torrance, while the Sea Kings, runners-up to Mira Costa in the West, dropped a 9-5 decision to Loyola.
For Mira Costa, Ian McLoughlin hit a two-run double. Anthony Lombardo threw a two-hitter in five innings, striking out three and walking three. Gordan Cardenas earned a save.
In Friday's games, Mira Costa will host Culver City in a 5 p.m. contest, while Palos Verdes will host L.A. Harbor in another 5 p.m. game. On Saturday, Palos Verdes visits North Torrance in a 10 a.m. contest. Mira Costa plays at San Pedro at 11 a.m. Saturday.
The winners of the championship pool will play for the league championship at 7 p.m. Saturday at Marine Park in Manhattan Beach.
Meanwhile, Redondo and Peninsula are competing in consolation play of the playoffs. The Sea Hawks will host Torrance in a 5 p.m. clash Friday, while the Panthers will meet Bishop Montgomery in another 5 p.m. contest at Peninsula.
On Saturday, Peninsula will host Gardena at 11 a.m. Redondo will play El Segundo at a site and time to be determined.
