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Prep sports roundup: Lachlan Clark of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame throws shutout against No. 1 Norco
TL;DR
Lachlan Clark of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame threw a four-hit shutout, striking out seven, in a 4-0 victory over No. 1 Norco. This win advances the Knights to the Southern Section Division 1 baseball quarterfinals.
Key points
- Lachlan Clark threw a four-hit shutout
- He struck out seven and walked none
- Sherman Oaks Notre Dame won 4-0 against No. 1 Norco
- The victory advances Notre Dame to the quarterfinals
- Clark recently committed to Long Beach State
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Lachlan Clark of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame struck out seven, walked none and threw a four-hit shutout in a 4-0 win over No. 1 Norco on Friday. (Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times)
Lachlan Clark, a senior backup pitcher for Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, wanted the ball so badly Friday against No. 1 Norco that he posted video from his Sherman Oaks Little League days, saying, "Bring it on."
He more than lived up to the hype, throwing a four-hit shutout with seven strikeouts and zero walks in a 4-0 victory that advances the Knights to next Friday's Southern Section Division 1 baseball quarterfinals. Notre Dame went 2-0 in Pool A. Norco must win Tuesday against Ayala to avoid elimination. The top two finishers in each pool advance.
Clark, who recently committed to Long Beach State, had been waiting for his turn in the spotlight. The last time he got a chance to shine was in the National Classic when he pitched 6⅔ innings against De La Salle and struck out 10. He thrives under pressure. An injury to Beckett Berg has made him the No. 2 pitcher for the rest of the season.
He was supported by Jacob Madrid, Notre Dame's catcher who hit his 12th home run. After the game, 10 players went with co-coach Tom Dill to grad night at Magic Mountain.
St. John Bosco 4, Sierra Canyon 3: The Braves won their pool to advance to the Division 1 quarterfinals. A passed ball broke a 3-3 tie in the sixth inning. Noah Everly had two RBIs. Troy Sibolboro came through with 3⅔ innings of scoreless relief. Carl McMullan had two hits and two RBIs for Sierra Canyon, which will play in an elimination game Tuesday against Cypress.
La Mirada 9, Temecula Valley 2: Ian Aguayo hit a two-run home run during a six-run fourth inning for La Mirada, which next plays Huntington Beach.
Cypress 8, Oaks Christian 2: Noah Johnson had three hits to propel Cypress into an elimination game against Sierra Canyon on Tuesday. Tate Belfanti struck out eight in four innings.
Harvard-Westlake 6, Huntington Beach 5: Jake Chung escaped a bases loaded situation in the bottom of the sixth to help the Wolverines win Pool B at 2-0. James Tronstein went three for three, hitting his 10th home run. Jake Kim hit a key two-run home run.
Q&A
How did Lachlan Clark perform against Norco?
Lachlan Clark threw a four-hit shutout, striking out seven batters and allowing no walks.
What was the outcome of the game between Sherman Oaks Notre Dame and Norco?
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame won the game 4-0, advancing to the Southern Section Division 1 baseball quarterfinals.
What does Norco need to do to avoid elimination?
Norco must win their next game against Ayala to avoid elimination from the tournament.
What is Lachlan Clark's future in baseball?
Lachlan Clark has recently committed to Long Beach State for his college baseball career.
