Baseball News -- 2014
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!
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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.
