PHOTOS: Northwood shutout by El Rancho in CIF Division 6 second round playoff game

Northwood pitcher Joseph Kim looks to paint the strike zone Tuesday. (Photos courtesy John Luciano, For OC Sports Zone).

Northwood’s baseball team couldn’t get much going offensively and had some defensive lapses that led to runs in an 8-0 loss to El Rancho Tuesday in a second round CIF Division 6 playoff game at Northwood.

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Northwood Coach Ben Owens talks to his team after the game.

Northwood relief pitcher Sam Wagner delivers a pitch late in the game.

Northwood's Kai Tsuneshige throws the ball to first base.

Colin Laurent of Northwood attempts a pick-off play at first base.

Northwood starter Bert Chubb fires a pitch Tuesday.

Northwood relief pitcher Sam Wagner delivers a pitch late in the game.

Northwood's Ethan Tsou makes a play to first base.

“We had a rough day defensively, which led to a lot of the runs,” said Northwood Coach Ben Owens. “El Rancho deserves the credit playing a clean game both defensively and offensively.”

Gabriel Ibasitas, Bert Chubb and Noah Kim each had a hit for Northwood (14-16).

Northwood had a strong second half of league play to reach the playoffs and defeated Shadow Hills 14-7 in the opening round.

“This group fought hard the back half of the year to make the playoffs and we just finally had a day off,” Owens said. “It hurts to lose but the group will bounce back heading into the off-season.”

El Rancho (18-12) moves on to the quarterfinals to face Trinity Classical Academy Friday.

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