Griffin Canning delivered a shutout in the Crosstown Showdown. (Shotgun Spratling)
Canning Puts On A Show
AnalysisLOS ANGELES — USC second baseman Brandon Perez took one step toward first base and began to toss his bat when he heard the seventh inning strike call ring through the air. He looked back in disbelief before turning his gaze to the sky and rocking back to the batter’s box.
It was a singular strike call, but it may have changed how a Thursday night rivalry game played out at Dedeaux Field.
Instead of a base on balls putting two runners on with no outs in a two-run game, Perez faced a 3-2 pitch against UCLA ace[…]
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