Roundup: Crusaders extend lead in Mountain League race

Michael Rice tossed a three-hitter on Wednesday as Faith Lutheran’s baseball team held extended its lead in the Mountain League with a 4-1 win at Centennial.

Rice allowed only an unearned run and struck out nine.  Dylan Howell blasted a three-run home run with one out in the top of the seventh inning to break a 1-1 tie. Howell was 2-for-2 with a double and four RBIs for the Crusaders, who lead the Mountain League by two games over Centennial, Palo Verde and Rancho with three games remaining.

Shane Taylor was 2-for-3 with a double and two runs for Faith Lutheran.

Anthony Martinez went 1-for-3 and scored a run for the Bulldogs.