Mira Costa’s baseball magic runs out at Dodger Stadium

Mira Costa’s baseball team reached the finals for the first time since 1982. Photo
Mira Costa’s baseball team reached the finals for the first time since 1982. Photo

Mira Costa’s improbable run came to an end Friday when the unranked Mustangs fell to second-seeded Serra 8-1 in the CIF Southern Section Division 3 baseball championships at Dodger Stadium.

Mira Costa’s Keyon Allen avoids a collision while making a catch in front of teammate Garrett Wells. Photo
Mira Costa’s Keyon Allen avoids a collision while making a catch in front of teammate Garrett Wells. Photo

Mira Costa began the season with off-field controversy that included the suspension of head coach Cassidy Olson. But the Mustangs battled their way to a Bay League championship and an impressive playoff run that culminated with a runner-up plaque in the team’s first final appearance since 1982.

Mira Costa was no match for a talented, well-balanced Serra team that included former Mustang Trent Hammond, who transferred to Serra for his senior year. Hammond hurt his former teammates going 2 for 4 with three RBIs to finish a successful season in which he batted over .400.

Austin Henning led Mira Costa’s offense going 2 for 3. Photo
Austin Henning led Mira Costa’s offense going 2 for 3. Photo

Serra (28-5) took a 1-0 lead in the second inning on a solo home run by Marcus Wilson that hit the left-field foul pole. By the end of the third inning, the Cavaliers held a 4-0 lead and never looked back winning its first CIF baseball title in the school’s history.

The Mustangs (24-12) scored their lone run in the fourth inning when Braden Casady bunted home Austin Henning. Mira Costa’s offense was led by Henning who went 2 for 3.

 

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