Mustang ace delivers
Trevor Franklin carries an 8-1 record and 1.34 ERA into the playoffs after handing top-seeded Redondo its second loss of the season in the Bay League finale. Photo Pepperdine-bound senior pitcher Trevor Franklin continues to dominate following record-breaking season Toeing the rubber on the mound at Mater Dei High School, Trevor Franklin knew his job was not an easy one. The Mira Costa pitcher had been in pressure-filled situations before, but nothing quite like this. With an opposing runner on first base and no outs, the ace of the Mustang staff was asked o\to come into the game and preserve a slim 2-1 lead against the sixth-ranked team in the nation. A groundout and two popouts later, Franklin and his teammates were on the field celebrating their victory over JSerra Catholic that gave Mira Costa the Southern Division championship of the prestigious Boras Classic. Trevor Franklin set a school record for wins with an 11-0 record in 2015. He was named Co-Pitcher of the Year in the Bay League finishing the season with a 1.12 ERA and 63 strikeouts with only 12 walks in 68 innings. Photo “We had a chip on our shoulder and wanted to prove that we belonged in the tournament,” Franklin…
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