MISL Championship Series : Baltimore Blanks Sockers, 7-0

Goalkeeper Scott Manning recorded his third career shutout as the Baltimore Blast pushed the Major Indoor Soccer League Championship Series to a decisive seventh game with a 7-0 victory over the San Diego Sockers Thursday night.

Manning made nine saves as the Blast, who once trailed, three games to one, evened the series at 3-3.

The final game will be played Saturday at the Baltimore Arena.

Manning’s shutout was the third in championship series history and the first since 1983, when San Diego goalkeeper Alan Mayer posted consecutive shutouts against Baltimore.

David Byrne provided all the offensive firepower the Blast needed, scoring two goals and assisting on four others.

Rusty Troy, Freddie Thompson, Carl Valentine, Billy Ronson and Stan Koziol scored single goals for the Blast.

Manning’s shutout was his second with Baltimore.