REMEMBER WHEN – MAY 20, 2005 ‘0-0-0 that pitching!’ California wins again on another shutout
May 19, 2020

REMEMBER WHEN – MAY 20, 2005 ‘0-0-0 that pitching!’ California wins again on another shutout

By Kevin Iacovangelo

By JEFF OLIVER Staff Writer

(Editor’s Note: During these unprecedented times, the sports staff at the MVI will republish stories from the Valley Independent archives.)

McMURRAY – Chris Cox watched from his position at first base Tuesday as California teammate Zack Jeney fired a four-hit shutout against Fort Cherry in the Trojans’ WPIAL first-round playoff victory.

So, he knew exactly what he had to do when it was his turn to take the mound Thursday in a quarterfinal contest against Rochester at Peterswood Park.

He had to hold up his end of the deal.

Cox more than held up his end of the deal as he tossed a two-hitter in the Trojans’ 4-0 win.

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