Williams, who had three hits and scored four runs. Teammate Bryan
Sheehey also had three hits and scored three runs.
Mike Diaz also came through, as his two-run single sparked the
Indians during their last-inning rally.
Westlake's bats were on fire early, as Kyle Brockett and Steve
Bralver hit two home runs on two consecutive pitches to stun the
crowd in the second inning. And Cody Cipriano crushed the hearts of
Indian fans with a third inning grand slam.
But Burroughs' perseverance showed, and Crowther was complimentary
of his team's outing.
"I think in the beginning of the summer, we might have packed it
in. But now we don't think anything's beyond our possibility," he
said.
"I know people are going to think games like this in summer aren't
that important. But the next time we're down by a lot, we're going to
remember this one"
The Indians began the playoffs Thursday with a best-of-three Super
Series at home against Simi Valley Royal. Burroughs won the opener,
10-0, in a game called after five innings because of the 10-run mercy
rule.
The Indians were back in action Saturday, and again they downed
Royal, 3-1, to win the series and qualify for the championship
bracket.
In a second-round opening game Sunday, Burroughs defeated host
Canyon, 10-3.
In the win, Campbell pitched six strong innings and the Indians
pounded out 18 hits.
The victory keeps the Indians alive, as the team will play today
at 5 p.m. against Valencia at Valencia. A win would give the team a
bye Thursday.
A victory Wednesday would also put Burroughs just one win away
from playing in the VIBL championship at 7 p.m. Sunday at USC.
Valencia comes into today's game after a fine Foothill League
season and a great showing in the VIBL. The Vikings are 26-2-1 and
have rarely struggled during summer competition.
Valencia earned a meeting with Burroughs with an 8-3 victory
Monday against Santa Barbara.
"We feel we can make it to the championship," Crowther said. "We
feel like we can do just about anything right now.
"Usually at this time we are ready to end for the summer. But we
just want to keep on playing and extending our summer."
BOX SCORE
Westlake 3 1 2
0 0 0 -- 16 15
5
Burroughs 1 5 0
0 3 8 -- 17 12
0
Westlake IP H R
ER BB K
Sobzcak
Cuneo
Ottinger
Rhieme 1.2
3.1
0.1
0.1 4
6
2
0 6
3
8
0 3
3
4
0 6
3
3
0 1
3
0
1
Totals 5.2 12 17
10 12 5
Burroughs IP H R
ER BB K
Le Master
Stone
Jackson 1.2
1.1
3 10
4
1 10
4
2 10
6
0 3
2
4 0
1
1
Totals 6 15 16
16 9 2
WP-- Jackson (1-0).
LP-- Ottinger (4-2).
HR: W-Cipriano, Brockett, Bralver
3B: w-Cipriano
2B: W-Notaro; B-Campbell, Schulthies
SB: W-Cipriano, Brockett, Garcia
