SAUGUS HAS REASONS TO HOPE PITCHING TALENTS PFAU, MILONE AIM TO TAKE CENTURIONS TO LEAGUE TITLE.Byline: Heather Gripp Staff Writer SAUGUS - Jason Pfau and Thomas (language) Thomas - A language compatible with the language Dylan(TM). Thomas is NOT Dylan(TM). The first public release of a translator to Scheme by Matt Birkholz, Jim Miller, and Ron Weiss, written at Digital Equipment Corporation's Cambridge Research Laboratory runs Milone cause a lot of arguing among the Saugus High baseball team. And the Centurions would be happy if it doesn't stop. ``The coaching staff argues all day long over which one's better,'' Saugus coach Casey Burrill said. ``They're both that good.'' Pfau and Milone, two of the region's premier left-handers, give the Centurions plenty of reasons to believe Saugus could contend for its first league title since 1992. What really makes the Centurions believers is that Pfau and Milone are just the tip of a deep staff. ``We would match out pitching staff with anyone's,'' Burrill said. ``We have one of the best pitching staffs in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, .'' Saugus returns its entire staff from last season's team that earned the Centurions' first playoff play·off also play-off n. Sports 1. A final game or series of games played to break a tie. 2. A series of games played to determine a championship. Noun 1. berth in six years. Pfau and Milone were both All-Foothill League selections. Milone's 1.59 ERA last season as a sophomore was third best in program history. In his first start this season, Milone struck out 10 with no walks in seven innings INNINGS, estates. Lands gained from the sea by draining. Cunn. L. Dict. h. t.; Law of Sewers, 31. to defeat San Fernando San Fernando, city, Argentina San Fernando (săn fərnăn`dō), city (1991 pop. 144,761), Buenos Aires prov., E Argentina. It is a district administrative center in the Greater Buenos Aires area. and its All-City left-hander Steven Pujol. Pfau, a 5-foot-9 senior, is in his third varsity season. He stole the spotlight during the summer, posting a 0.55 ERA. Pfau got a loss in his first start this season, but was praised for the performance that kept Saugus close in the 3-2 game against defending-national-champion Chatsworth. ``The reason why we were in that game is because of his pitching,'' Burrill said. ``Jason Pfau is throwing great.'' Beyond the ace left-handers, the Centurions' staff returns 6-foot-6 senior right-hander Scott Wischnack and junior right-hander Travis Babin. Babin pitched six scoreless innings in Thursday's victory over Hawthorne. Junior right-hander Brandon Marcia is back form injuries that sidelined him the past couple of seasons and is among the other promising pitchers. The pitchers have a new catcher this year as senior Ian Bridges Ian Bridge (born 18 September 1959 in Victoria) is a former member of the Canada men's national soccer team and current head coach of the national women's Under-20 national team. A defender, Bridge played 33 times in 'A' internationals for Canada from 1981 to 1991. makes the move from center field. Senior Jeff Knosp will be among those helping ensure the defense remains solid in the outfield. Knosp, who missed the end of last season with a separated shoulder  This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject.Please help recruit one or [ improve this article] yourself. See the talk page for details. and was reinjured in the fall, is one of the fastest players and best fielders when healthy. Senior shortstop Steven Eaton is back to anchor an infield Infield is a widely used term in sports terminology, its meaning depends on in what sport it is used. In baseball In baseball the baseball diamond plus a rounded region beyond it (see diagram), usually clear of grass, in contrast to the more distant, usually grass-covered that could see significant contributions from newcomers. Offense is the team's biggest uncertainty. Milone and Pfau are counted on to be leaders in that area, too. The Centurions open Foothill League play Friday against Hart, followed by a game against two-time defending champion defending champion n (SPORT) → defensor/a m/f del título defending champion n (Sport) → champion(ne) en titre Valencia on Saturday. ``We like our chances,'' Burrill said. ``We think we've got the pitching to contend. ``We have a very good pitching team. We have good defense. If we can get some timely hitting, we can win.'' Heather Gripp, (818)713-3607 heather.gripp(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: Jason Pfau, left, and Thomas Milone, who were All-Foothill League sections last season, are Saugus' top pitchers. Gene Blevins/Special to the Daily News Box: AT A GLANCE |
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