California High School Baseball - West edged by Ventura
March 20, 2010: Torrance, CA 90503 The Ventura Cougars got by the host West Warriors baseball team by a count of 5-4 in Saturday's non-league bout.
The Cougars now possess a 4-3 record. They take the field next when they host Santa Barbara for a Channel bout on Friday, March 26. Ventura will face a Dons team coming off a 13-5 league win over Dos Pueblos (Goleta, CA). The Dons record now stands at 6-1.
Next, the Warriors face the North Saxons (Torrance, CA) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, March 24. West will attempt to move on its 2-6 season record. The Saxons enter the bout with a 2-7 record after their 10-7 non-league loss to Redondo (Redondo Beach, CA).
Game Summary
It was not pretty with a combined 6 earned runs on a total of 20 hits between the two teams. Ventura hung on to win in the bottom of the 7th with a line drive double play to end the game.