Roundup : Tustin Rallies to Remain Undefeated

Craig Gill singled over the third baseman’s head to drive home the winning run in the bottom of the eighth as Tustin High School defeated Canyon, 4-3, Friday afternoon in Century League baseball action.

The Tillers (2-0, 5-0) tied the game in the bottom of the seventh on an infield single by Matt Lundin.

With the bases loaded, two outs and a full count, Lundin hit a slow roller toward third, beating the throw to first with a head-first dive. Because the runners were moving with the pitch, Tustin was able to score two runs on the play.

Tustin starter Steve Surico, who tired in the fifth inning, was relieved by Chris Floth (1-0), who stopped Canyon (1-1) on two hits the rest of the way for the win.

In other Century League action:

El Modena 15, Orange 3--Chris Gallego hit a grand slam in the fourth inning to lead the Vanguards (2-0, 4-1) to an easy win at Orange. Ed Villela (2-0) went the first fourth innings for the win, and Brian Ballman pitched the final three for the save. Cory Ahart was 4 for 5 with two doubles and a pair of RBIs. Gallego was 4 for 5, with two doubles, to lead a 17-hit El Modena attack.

Foothill 8, Villa Park 5--John McTaggert was 2 for 2, including a two-run home run, to lead the Knights (2-0, 5-2) at home.

Santa Ana 7, Santa Ana Valley 1--John Hefler hit a grand slam and had five RBIs for the Saints (1-1, 6-1). The Falcons’ only run came when Manny Martinez tripled with a runner on. Santa Ana Valley is 0-2 in league and 4-5 overall.

In the Garden Grove League:

Bolsa Grande 3, La Quinta 2--Andy Dierking singled, stole second and scored the winning run on Rick Steele’s double in the bottom of the seventh as the Matadors (2-1, 4-3) defeated the Aztecs (0-3, 2-6) at Bolsa Grande.

Garden Grove 10, Rancho Alamitos 4--The Argonauts hit two first-inning home runs and scored five runs at Rancho. The Vaqueros drop to 1-1 in league and 3-3 overall.

Santiago 10, Los Amigos 3--Ed Eller (1-0) pitched 4 innings of shut-out relief to lift the Cavaliers (2-1, 5-2). David Petrutis and Randy Caires homered for Santiago. The Lobos (0-3) scored on a three-run home run by Jeff Poynder in the first inning.

In the Freeway League:

La Habra 12, Buena Park 8--The Highlanders and Coyotes combined for 21 hits. Buena Park, sparked by Gary Hunter’s triple, scored six times in the second inning to take a 6-2 lead, but La Habra tied it with four in the third on the strength of triples by Jose Padilla and Al Segovia. Segovia drove in two more runs with a single in the sixth as the Highlanders pulled away.

Sonora 11, Sunny Hills 0--David Bird struck out 15 and gave up three hits to lead the Raiders at Sunny Hills. Mitch Kaylor hit a two-run home run during a six-run sixth inning for Sonora (3-0, 7-1). Scott Einhorn was 4 for 4, with two triples, a double and two RBIs. He also scored three times. The Lancers are 2-1 in league and 3-5 overall.

Fullerton 13, Troy 11--The Indians out-slugged the Warriors at Troy.

In Angelus League action:

Servite 20, Pius X 2--The Friars hit three home runs in the rout at Downey, including Brian Criss’ grand slam. Jason Rolish, who went 4 for 5, and Jim Sanford each hit solo homers.

In Orange League action:

Brea-Olinda 4, Magnolia 3--The Wildcats upset the Sentinels at Glover Stadium in Anaheim.

Western 11, Valencia 4--The Pioneers (2-0, 6-2) beat the Tigers.

Savanna 4, Anaheim 2--The Rebels beat the Colonists at home.

In the Olympic League:

Orange Lutheran 8, Capistrano Valley Christian 6--Jeff Ward hit a grand slam in the top of the seventh inning to lift the Lancers past the Eagles at Capistrano Valley High School.

In Academy League action:

Newport Christian 13, California Lutheran 5--In a sloppy game at Tewinkle Park in Costa Mesa, the Conquerors won their league opener against the host Sea Hawks. Newport Christian (1-0, 2-2) overcame seven errors. California Lutheran (1-1, 1-1) made eight.

In nonleague action:

Trabuco Hills 3, Rosamond 1--Jason Ramirez (1-0) pitched a three-hitter for the Mustangs (5-3) at Trabuco Hills. Sean Naylor hit a solo home run in the sixth inning for Trabuco Hills.