Costa Wins In Baseball Playoffs Opening Round

Mira Costa opened with a win in the opening round of pool play in the South Bay Summer Baseball League playoffs Thursday.

The Mustangs, who finished first in the West Division, recorded a 6-4 victory over South Torrance. 

Meanwhile, the Palos Verdes 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. Gordon Cardenas earned a save.

Now Mira Costa will host Culver City on Friday 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.