Maranatha’s decision to not start ace Zach Strickland backfires in playoff loss to Canyon

Maranatha decision backfires in loss to Canyon in CIF-SS baseball playoffs

ANAHEIM — The Maranatha baseball team came into the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs with momentum and confidence after capturing its seventh consecutive Olympic League title. However, the Minutemen’s season came to an abrupt end in their first round after Anaheim Canyon pulled out a 10-6 victory Friday. Maranatha’s Josh Proctor, Eric Zdunek, and Lukus Perez all finished 2 for 4 at the plate, but it wasn’t enough as the Minutemen’s offen…

Maranatha’s decision to not start ace Zach Strickland backfires in playoff loss to Canyon

ANAHEIM — The Maranatha baseball team came into the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs with momentum and confidence after capturing its seventh consecutive Olympic League title. However, the Minutemen’s season came to an abrupt end in their first round after Anaheim Canyon pulled out a 10-6 victory on Friday. Maranatha’s Josh Proctor, Eric Zdunek, and Lukus Perez all finished 2 for 4, but it wouldn’t be enough as the Minutemen’s offense wa…