VIDEO: Encino Fires a One-Hitter; Shows Northridge No Mercy

Northridge came in outscoring opponents 31-1, but someone didn't tell that to Encino.

Sam Gilderman (1.2 innings), Brandon Dieter (3 innings) and Josh Perlmutter (.1 inning) combined for a one-hit shutout. Dieter was dominant, striking out eight of the 10 batters he faced. Gilderman and Perlmutter added one strikeout each to combine for 10 total strikeouts in just five innings.

On offense, Encino continued its stellar play. They've now scored 30 runs in three games, while only giving up four runs.

Shawn Goosenberg belted six RBI, including a grand slam in the fifth inning. Dieter went 3-for-3 with a home run and three runs scored. Noah Levin scored two runs and blasted an RBI, while going 3-for-4 at the plate.

Michael Walsh, Chris Landers, Perlmutter and Reed Goodman each scored a run.

Encino is one win away from its second consecutive District 40 title. They will play in the championship game on Monday at 5 p.m. against whoever emerges out of the loser bracket after Sunday's game.

District Tournament Schedule (All Games at Northridge):
1 – Northridge 20, Canyon Country 0
2 – Encino 8, Woodland Hills 1
3 – Sherman Oaks 6, Castaic 0
4 – Mission Hills 7 vs Granada Hills 2 (6/24)
5 – Woodland Hills vs Castaic (elim) – Castaic forfeits
6 – Canyon Country 12 vs Granada Hills 11 (elim) (6/30)
7 – Encino 12 vs Sherman Oaks 3 (6/30) 
8 – Northridge 11 vs Mission Hills 1 (6/30)
9 – Sherman Oaks 9 vs Woodland Hills 7 (elim) (7/1)
10 – Canyon Country 4 vs Mission Hills 2 (elim) (7/1)
11 – Encino 10 vs Northridge 0 (7/7)
12 – Sherman Oaks vs Canyon Country (elim) (7/7)
13 – Northridge vs Winner 12 (elim) (7/8)
14 – Encino vs Winner 13 (7/9)
15 – If Necessary (elim) (7/10)