PHOTOS: Irvine captures fifth victory in a row behind 3-hit shutout by Caden Shaffer

Caden Schaffer delivers a pitch for Irvine Friday against Northwood. (Photos courtesy Jim Tomlin, For OC Sports Zone)

Irvine High’s baseball team captured its fifth victory in a row Friday, defeating Northwood 3-0 in a Pacific Coast League game at Irvine.

The fourth place Vaqueros (10-7) remain in contention for a CIF playoff berth.

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Kade Zimmerman of Irvine takes a swing in Friday's PCL game.

Irvine's Jordan Raymond slides into third base in Friday's game.

Caden Shaffer pitched a three-hit shutout and struck out seven to lead the Vaqueros.

“Today was all about our guy on the mound Caden Shaffer and our defense,” said Irvine Coach Gabriel Cota. “Caden faced one over the minimum and we played solid behind him. We were able to do enough offensively early to win the game, but their guy kept us off balance all game.”

JC Allen led Irvine going 2 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored. Chandler Hazlett was 1 for 3 with an RBI for Irvine.