LUCAS BRAUN
A 6-0, 185-pound junior pitcher on the Cal State University, Northridge baseball team, Lucas threw seven shutout innings, allowing five hits and a walk and striking out six batters to pick up his third win of the season Saturday in a 1-0 Big West Conference victory at UC Riverside. He has pitched 35.1 innings in 14 appearances (four starts), with a 4.08 ERA, 29 strikeouts and 10 walks this season. Before transferring to CSUN he spent two seasons at the University of San Diego, making 13 appearances including a start and posting a 6.00 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 21 innings. Lucas was captain as a senior at Palisades High, leading the Dolphins to the City finals at Dodger Stadium and earning Pitcher of the Year honors. To nominate your favorite Palisadian for Athlete of the Week, email sports@palipost.com.
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