March 7, 2013 Page 5 Sports Frankly Plank Season Off to a Great Start By Duane Plank locker that I had used.quickly explained that I had forgotten whichNice moment at the Spectrum Club last By Gregg McMullin a stolen base. The only run production came weekend. Finished my workout, which usually A similar scene played out twice more, The El Segundo High School baseball in the fourth inning when Austin Brasher includes about an hour of cardio starting with just-showered men looking at me like season is off to a great start. The Eagles lashed a single to left-centerfield. Martinez on the stationary bike and ending up on I was an idiot as I fiddled with the lock on are hosting their own tournament and have then hammered his second home run of the the treadmill--with an occasional couple of their locker. Luckily, the fourth locker that played well so far. With a new coaching year to give his team a 2-0 lead. minutes on the rowing machine. I tried the top-secret combo on was mine. I staff in place, a number of returning players The Eagles continued pool play against Haven’t returned to running around the was about one minute from saying to heck and more than enough talent that has moved Firebaugh in their own tournament on streets of Mayberry yet. Still feeling some with it and heading to the parking lot. Idiot. up from the JV and frosh/soph teams, the Tuesday and play today weather permitting. stiffness in the right knee, which makes So the softball has been going well, Eagles have looked impressive. Though they The tournament wraps up on Saturday with constantly pounding the pavement a dubious although I can’t take credit for much of fell to nationally ranked Serra 7-1 to open games and sites to be determined. Next idea at best. When I do start to jog again, the 14U Benchwarmers’ early successes. the season, the Eagles bounced back against week, the Eagles travel to face Redondo think it will be on the cushioned surface of One of the great things about the games has Bell with a 2-0 win to even their record to in a doubleheader on Thursday with games the high school track. And more than one been the pace of play. No inning can start 1-1. The Eagles faced 2012 CIF Southern starting at 3:15 and 5:30 p.m. supporter has mentioned that I should break after 90 minutes and the umpires have shown Section Division 7 champions Tuesday and The JV baseball team started its season down and invest in a knee brace, which I a great knack for moving the games along, continued pool play today against a team to with an 11-1 win over Narbonne. Davis haven’t done yet, of course. getting the girls in and out between innings. be announced (weather permitting). Salzman went five innings to pick up the Back to the Spectrum. Finished the Still getting the knack of the underhanded The Eagles opened the season by hosting win. He gave up one run on four hits, struck workout, entered the nice locker facility and pitching and not-so-proudly had my first Serra. The Cavaliers have put together an out three and walked one in an impressive completely forgot which locker I had stowed runner thrown out at home by about 20 feet impressive lineup of players recruited from a start. Kyle Atmore finished up by throwing my clothes in. Now I usually try to use the the other afternoon with a little over-aggressive number of schools including Mira Costa, St. two perfect innings. same couple of lockers, which are available base coaching. Bernard, Victor Valley and Hamilton. Their Joey Garza had a two-run double in the on a daily basis. Throw your clothes in, dial As for the guys and gals who are paid prize possession, Dominic Smith, is a hard- first and Dylan McDonnell’s bases loaded in a four-digit combo, turn the lock to the to play, the Lakers continue teasing their throwing left-hander who hit the upper 80s triple highlighted a four-run fourth Inning left and your clothes and valuables are safe. fans as they edge closer towards the and low 90s throughout the game. for the Eagles. McDonnell, Matt Mc Clean, Really safe, in this case, because I hadn’t a playoffs; the Clips are on cruise control as The Cavaliers’ plans to throw Smith against Jackson Walz and Richard Bennett each had clue which locker that I had selected. they comfortably hold down their Western the Eagles was in the works for weeks. two hits to lead the Eagles. So, with a bunch of undressing and Conference playoff spot; the Ducks continue Serra opted to play at El Segundo instead eaGles in the news undressed men milling around, sheepishly to pile up points as they continue to lead the of its own dilapidated field so it could take Former Eagles are making an impact went to the first locker that I thought might Pacific Division; and the Kings had a nice win advantage of field and crowd conditions. It at the colligate level. Trent Miera (2012) hold my stuff, and turned the tumblers, streak snapped last Saturday in Vancouver, was also an opportunity to showcase two is the starting second baseman for the El entering my top-secret combo. Which did partly due to some suspect goaltending by South Bay teams that should be in the thick Camino Warriors. He is hitting a respectable nothing--was the wrong locker. Course, as Jon Quick. Again. Unless Quick picks it of things when league play and the playoffs .318 for the 6-7 Warriors. Justin McCullough luck would have it, the man whose locker up soon and increases his very pedestrian come around. (2010) is splitting time at catcher for El I was trying to break into came out of the save percentage, look for no Bolshoi coach Serra struck first with two unearned runs Camino and has an on-base percentage of showers and wasn’t too amused when he Darryl Sutter to give presumed number two in the first inning. It came back with four .385 as a hitter. spied me playing with the lock on his locker. net-minder Jon Bernier substantial time more in the third inning and one more in Nigel Nootbaar (2011) is a sophomore He gave me a quick look of disdain, while I between the pipes. • the fourth. Ryan Pordes, who started for pitcher for the USC Trojans. In his first Stevens came in to shut down the Cavaliers. however, may have made an impact by ENTER TO WIN!!start of the year, he went six innings in thePROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL IN EL SEGUNDO!Trojans’ 5-1 loss to Fresno State. Nootbaar,striking out 12 batters--the most by a TrojanThe Eagles had their difficulties against the Eagles, gave up six runs--four of them earned--in just over four innings. Tanner Smith who struck out 10 in five innings. in two years. At one point, he retired 11 Smith, who is a projected a top five round consecutive batters including striking out 2 more drawings! Major League prospect, limited the Eagles the side in the fourth inning. With the loss, 2 more chances to win! to just two hits and walked three. Facing a he dropped to 1-1 on the year and upped Winners will be selected for pitcher like Smith to start the year may have his ERA to 2.45. been a daunting task, but Eagle batters didn’t It was an El Segundo Eagle baseball D-Fenders games on 3/13 vs. Tulsa look intimidated. “We were just out of sync reunion of sorts when UC Irvine and Loyola and 3/20 vs. Idaho with his fastball. I’d like to see where we’d Marymount faced off against each other. UC be against him in another month or so,” said Irvine had pitcher Josh Bornstein (2012) and GRAND PRIZE WINNERS: Eagle head coach Steve Shevlin. Grant Palmer (2011) in one dugout, with A VIP Table (w/4 seats) to The Eagles’ lone run came in the seventh Brice Savage (2010) in the other and Heath the D-Fenders game. VIP inning when junior third baseman Nick Jones (1988) as the third base umpire. table includes free snacks and Martinez clobbered his first home run of the With the 2013 Eagles’ baseball team in year that cleared the towering second fence the stands, they watched as both Savage beverages along with a meal in left-centerfield. Shevlin, who became just and Palmer made significant contributions served at halftime. The winner the third El Segundo High head baseball to their teams during this game. UC Irvine’s will also receive (4) D-Fenders coach in the past 53 years, was upbeat after power-hitting lineup came out on top 10-3 fan packs. his team’s season opening day loss. “We as both Palmer and Savage scored for their FIRST PRIZE: played well in spite of the score,” he said. respective teams. • “That’s a good team, but we certainly are (2) courtside seats to the game too. We’re a little banged up with a couple and (2) fan packs of injuries right now.” SECOND PRIZE: The injuries Shevlin is speaking of are to Pair of General Admission All-South Bay centerfielder Eric Gronhagen tickets to the Game and sophomore shortstop Lars Nootbaar. Both We are now a Registered eBay Drop are expected to have great seasons and both Off Location. All winners and their are expected to return to the lineup in the We sell your antiques & guests also receive a photo next week or so. Collectibles for you on eBay. Against Bell, the Eagles played a clean opportunity with the Lakers game defensively and turned three double First bring your item in. Championship Trophies!! plays to aid a great pitching performance by If it is worth $100 or more, we will: right-hander Willem Mostert. The sophomore Research, Photograph & List it on eBay Entry deadline for D-Fenders game on 3/13 is Monday, March 11 struck out one, walked three and allowed just Answer Buyer Questions To enter, please send your contact information to: four hits. With his complete game, shutout Pack & Ship Sold Items pressrelease@heraldpublications.com or call 310-322-1830 victory, he became just the third pitcher in Write you a check three years to match that feat. The others were Nigel Nootbaar (USC) and Josh Bornstein Are the official minor and play all of their homeFree Appraisals Anytime (UC Irvine). Bring your items to: league team of the games at Toyota SportsBring your items to: The Eagles hit the ball hard against Bell 401 E. 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