San Marcos sweeps into first place after beating DP for second straight game

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - After leaving five runners on base in the first two innings, the Royals were one out away of stranding three more runners in the third.

But David Burkholder roped a two out, 2-run single to center and that opened up the flood gates to a 6-run frame as San Marcos swept rival Dos Pueblos 6-3.

The two wins this week over the Chargers moved San Marcos on top of the Channel League standings at 6-2 with DP and Pacifica tied for second at 5-3.

Following a bases-loaded walk, senior Levi Monson delivered what proved to be the knockout blow, a 3-run double to left field to put the Royals up 6-0.

The run support was plenty for senior pitcher Mason Crang who went the distance for a complete game victory.

(The Fordham-commit Crang helped the Royals head into spring break with a first-place bounce in their step. Entenza Design).