Infielder Cord Vanley had three hits and three runs to lead Palisades to a 12-11 victory over Otay Ranch last Monday at the Lions Tournament. The Dolphins resume league play this week. Photo: Steve Galluzzo
Pali High Baseball Drops Two of Three at Lions Tournament
By STEVE GALLUZZO | Sports Editor
Eager to test itself against strong competition, Palisades High’s baseball team made its annual trip south to the San Diego Lions Tournament last week and finished 1-2 in the Premier Division.
In Monday’s first game versus Otay Ranch the Dolphins trailed 9-4 in the fourth inning before roaring back to prevail 12-11. Palisades used seven pitchers with left-hander Miles Kirschner picking up the win. Cord Vanley had three hits—one a double—with three runs scored and Lucas Braun and Kyle Grassl each added a double and a single.
Braun pitched a gem the next day but the Dolphins fell to Vista Grande of Arizona 3-0. Braun had one of Palisades’ two hits and carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning. He pitched all seven innings and finished with nine strikeouts.
In the third game Wednesday Palisades lost to Madison 14-4 in six innings. Julian Jacobson had two hits and Grassl, Braun, Vanley, Jake Nadley, Jared Brecher, and Will Coquillard all added one.
Palisades routed league rival Fairfax 17-0 on Tuesday and face the Lions again today at Fairfax.
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