Bulldogs Take Down Moorpark in 12-2 Decision

Bulldogs Take Down Moorpark in 12-2 Decision
April 20, 2022

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The Allan Hancock College baseball team topped Moorpark College, 12-2, in a Western State Conference showdown at John Osborne Field on Tuesday afternoon. | BOX SCORE

The Raiders (13-21, 10-9 WSC) got on the board first with a pair of runs in the opening frame, but Jacob Steels evened the odds in the second after driving in two runs with a single through the right side. Jacob Ruley put Hancock ahead in the next frame by plating a pair after knocking a single through the left side gap.

The Bulldogs (18-17, 8-11 WSC) tacked on another three runs in the fifth after Kalub Ramirez registered his first homer of the season and Dylan Howell posted a two-run RBI with a double down the left field line. The home squad caught fire once more during their final at-bat with a five-run streak. Luke Wenzel led the rally with a double to right center that scored two while Joey Freitas, Evan Steinberger, and Jacob Ruley each plated one.

Ruley led the Bulldogs at the plate after recording three RBIs, one run, and one hit while being walked twice. Parker Haskell also had a productive day in the box with a 2-for-3 showing that included four runs and two walks, while Steels and Vander Hodges led the running effort with one stolen base apiece. 

Matthew Gonzales collected his fourth with of the season after starting on the bump. He struck out two batters and surrendered two earned runs on six hits through as many innings. Lucas Earle struck out three batters and allowed one hit after tossing two innings en route to a non-decision performance. Vance Serrano appeared as the closer for the final frame, also earning a no-decision, and struck out one. 

The Bulldogs are set to return to action on Wednesday, April 20th, on the road at Cuesta College.