Ex-PLNU pitcher slings 2 shutout innings for Pads Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lion alumnus Kevin Eckstrom pitched two shutout innings for the San Diego Padres against the San Francisco Giants on Friday, July 10. But it wasn’t quite enough as San Diego fell victim to the 17th no-hitter in Giant team history, this one courtesy of San Franciso left-hander Jonathon Sanchez. Eckstrom, a right-hander, struck out five Giants in the 8-0 Padre loss. PLSA now conducting fall soccer signups Fresh to the Peninsula area is the Point Loma Soccer Association (PLSA), a unique new youth soccer program.  The PLSA soccer programs focus on a small-sided game (fewer players per team), game training and game formats promoted by the U.S Soccer Federation and the U.S. Youth Soccer Association.  PLSA?officials said that by using true small-sided game formats that appropriately scale the game to match the developmental stage of the players, the opportunity for each child to contact the ball dramatically increases. This accelerates players’ individual skill development and understanding of the game.  PLSA offers winter, spring and summer “street soccer” recreational programs and a full team-based fall program.  The organization’s website touts special events such as free clinics and opportunities to train with the San Diego Sockers, as well as information on the small-sided game philosophy. Fall signups are being accepted by mail until Aug. 1. Forms are available online by visiting the PSLA website at www.PLSA4kix.org.