Baseball News -- 2014
![Pirates named top team in the nation!](/sports/bsb/2013-14/Team_pic_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pirates named top team in the nation!
June 02, 2014
COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College baseball team has been recognized as the No. 1 team in the country, according to the rankings specialists at www.perfectgame.org.
![Pirates capture state baseball title!](/sports/bsb/2013-14/DSC_0230_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pirates capture state baseball title!
May 26, 2014
FRESNO -- In a year of near issue-free baseball, a serious problem now plagues Orange Coast College head coach John Altobelli -- which slogan will be etched into the Pirates' state championship ring. "We've got a few to choose from," Altobelli joked.
![Jacob Hill inspires Pirates in 4-1 win over San Joaquin Delta in championship semifinals](/sports/bsb/2013-14/DSC_0031_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Jacob Hill inspires Pirates in 4-1 win over San Joaquin Delta in championship semifinals
May 25, 2014
FRESNO -- With rumors of a "Hill-less" State Final Four for the Orange Coast College baseball team, sophomore lefty Jacob Hill stepped up and left a lasting impression during Sunday's 4-1 win over San Joaquin Delta in the championship semifinals of the California Community College Athletic Association State Baseball Championship.
![Pirates grind out 3-1 win over Sequoias in Final Four opener](/sports/bsb/2013-14/DSC_0181_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pirates grind out 3-1 win over Sequoias in Final Four opener
May 24, 2014
FRESNO -- Playoff hero Art Vidro continued his Superman-esque ways as the Orange Coast College baseball team pulled out a 3-1 win over College of the Sequoias in the opening round of the California Community College Athletic Association State Baseball Championships, held at Fresno City College's John Euless Ballpark.
![Pirates punch ticket for State Final Four!](/sports/bsb/2013-14/DSC_1961_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pirates punch ticket for State Final Four!
May 17, 2014
COSTA MESA -- For the fourth time since 2005, the Orange Coast College baseball team has earned a trip to the State Final Four after sweeping past Southwestern, 8-0, on Saturday in the Southern California Sectional playoffs at Wendell Pickens Field.
![Seventh-inning rally sparks Pirates in 5-4 win over Jaguars](/sports/bsb/2013-14/DSC_6279_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Seventh-inning rally sparks Pirates in 5-4 win over Jaguars
May 16, 2014
COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College baseball team picked up some much-needed support from a couple of role players to earn a hard-fought 5-4 win over Southwestern College in Friday's Southern California Sectional playoff opener at Wendell Pickens Field.
![Pirates host Southwestern in Southern California Sectionals](/sports/bsb/2013-14/DSC_2214_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pirates host Southwestern in Southern California Sectionals
May 13, 2014
COSTA MESA -- A trip to the State Final Four is one the line as the Orange Coast College baseball team hosts Southwestern this weekend in the Southern California Sectionals, beginning on Friday at 2 p.m. at Wendell Pickens Field.
![Pirates hang on for 8-6 win over Bulldogs to sweep playoff series](/sports/bsb/2013-14/DSC_8522_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pirates hang on for 8-6 win over Bulldogs to sweep playoff series
May 10, 2014
COSTA MESA -- Art Vidro pitched seven strong innings and Cody Nulph went 4-for-5 with two runs and three RBI to lead the Orange Coast Coast College baseball team to an 8-6 win over Allan Hancock, giving the Pirates the series sweep in the Southern California Super Regional playoffs.
![Pirates tame Bulldogs in Super Regional opener](/sports/bsb/2013-14/DSC_2197_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pirates tame Bulldogs in Super Regional opener
May 09, 2014
COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College baseball team picked up win No. 30 for the season and win No. 1 in this weekend's Southern California Super Regional playoffs, courtesy of a 9-3 victory over visiting Allan Hancock College.
![Pirates finish off Warriors to advance in Southern California Regionals](/sports/bsb/2013-14/DSC_8546_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pirates finish off Warriors to advance in Southern California Regionals
May 03, 2014
COSTA MESA -- No late-inning heroics were necessary on Saturday for the Orange Coast College baseball team as the Pirates topped El Camino, 8-2, to advance to the second round of the 2014 Southern California Regional playoffs.
![Pirates survive playoff opener with 7-4 win over Warriors](/sports/bsb/2013-14/DSC_8376_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pirates survive playoff opener with 7-4 win over Warriors
May 02, 2014
COSTA MESA -- Trailing by a run in the bottom of the eighth, the Orange Coast College baseball team found the breaks it would need to pull out a 7-4 win over El Camino College in the opening game of the 2014 Southern California Regional playoffs.
![Nulph named OEC MVP; Hill brothers share Pitcher of the Year honors](/sports/bsb/2013-14/DSC_5842_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Nulph named OEC MVP; Hill brothers share Pitcher of the Year honors
April 29, 2014
IRVINE -- The All-Orange Empire Conference Team for 2014 is covered in orange and blue as several Orange Coast College Pirates were selected to this year's squad.
![Pirates earn No. 1 seed; will host playoff opener on Friday](/sports/bsb/2013-14/DSC_6132_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pirates earn No. 1 seed; will host playoff opener on Friday
April 28, 2014
COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College baseball team earned the No. 1-seed in the 2014 Southern California Regional playoffs and will host the opening round of the playoffs, beginning on Friday at 2 p.m.
![Pirates top Rustlers to earn share of OEC crown!](/sports/bsb/2013-14/photos/DSC_5877_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pirates top Rustlers to earn share of OEC crown!
April 24, 2014
HUNTINGTON BEACH -- Jacob Hill earned his 10th win of the season, leading the Orange Coast College baseball team to an 8-3 win over Golden West College, earning the Pirates a share of the Orange Empire Conference title with Santa Ana.
![David Hill picks up ninth win as Pirates roll past Rustlers, 8-1](/sports/bsb/2013-14/DSC_5856_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
David Hill picks up ninth win as Pirates roll past Rustlers, 8-1
April 22, 2014
COSTA MESA -- Some late-inning offense proved to be enough for starting pitcher David Hill as the Orange Coast College baseball team cruised late to an 8-1 win over visiting Golden West on Tuesday at Wendell Pickens Field.
![Pirates hammer Roadrunners](/sports/bsb/2013-14/scorebook_sr.jpg?max_width=567&useS3=true)
Pirates hammer Roadrunners
April 18, 2014
COSTA MESA -- It was a scorekeeper's nightmare on Friday at Wendell Pickens Field, but for the Orange Coast College baseball team, it was a day to empty the bench and the Pirates did, en route to a 15-1 nonconference win over visiting College of the Desert.