Westmont suffered its first loss of the 2012 baseball season, falling to Cal State Monterey Bay 4-3 on Friday afternoon in Monterey.The two teams will face-off again tomorrow in a doubleheader beginning at 11:00 a.m. "The guys battled back, which was good to see," said Westmont head coach Robert Ruiz. "We have some things to work on, but looking back on it we did some good things as well and the team kept fighting." The Otters scored a single run in the bottom of the first inning. … [Read more...]
Westmont starts season with a 7-7 draw
Friday, January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Westmont inaugurated the 2012 baseball season with the most unsatisfying of results — a tie. Playing against Pomoma-Pitzer, the Warriors took a 7-6 lead into the bottom of the seventh, but the Sagehens' Nick Gentili scored on a wild pitch with two away to even the score at 7-7.After Westmont's Michael Kwan struck out Mark Okuma to end the ninth, the game was called on account of darkness by the umpires. The game will not be completed later, making it only the second game since 1958 that … [Read more...]
Miller provides spark in Westmont win at Point Loma
Saturday, December 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Preston Branson scored 23 points and C.J. Miller recorded a double-double, helping Westmont produce a 68-64 Golden State Athletic Conference victory over Point Loma Nazarene on Saturday night in San Diego.Miller tallied 18 points and 10 rebounds while Nate Gibbs added another 12 points. The Warriors ((7-2, 1-1 GSAC) have won three of their last four games played in Point Loma's Golden Gymnasium."We had great energy out of our guys coming back off the Azusa lost, knowing they had to come … [Read more...]
Cress named Academic All-American
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
(RALEIGH, N.C.) Westmont's Coby Cress of Waddell, Arizona has been named to the 2011 Capital One Academic All-America® Baseball Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Cress, who graduated from Westmont earlier this month, played outfield for the Warriors in his junior and senior seasons.In 2011, Cress posted a .335 batting average and drove in 21 RBIs. The right-hander notched 18 multi-hit games while creating a .422 slugging percentage and a … [Read more...]
Hawks top Warriors
Friday, April 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
Westmont baseball (18-29, 10-24 Golden State Athletic Conference) struggled in its final home game as the Warriors lost to San Diego Christian (7-38, 5-29) by a score of 12-2 on Friday at Russ Carr Field.Ryan Sullivan took the loss for the Warriors after giving up four runs on six hits in three and one-third innings of play. Adair Robles picked up the win for the Hawks. He allowed one run on three hits in six innings of play.Westmont struggled to find any offense, recording just four … [Read more...]
Cougars take one from Warriors
Thursday, April 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
A day after taking a dramatic 13-inning victory from Azusa Pacific (25-22, 17-17 Golden State Athletic Conference), Westmont Baseball (18-28, 10-23) fell to the Cougars by a score of 6-3 at Russ Carr Field.Westmont's Chris Plance (4-4) was charged with the loss after giving up four runs on nine hits in seven innings of work. Jacob Cage (7-6) picked up the victory for Azusa Pacific by allowing just two runs on eight hits in seven innings. Ben Ruder allowed one run on two hits in two innings … [Read more...]
Allen completes unassisted triple play in Westmont win
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
Westmont second baseman Brandon Allen executed an unassisted triple play, and the Warriors went on to beat Azusa Pacific 5-4 in 13 innings on Wednesday at Russ Carr Field.At the major league level, an unassisted triple play is more uncommon than a perfect game. Since 1901, 20 perfect games have been thrown while only 15 unassisted triple plays have been recorded."We were beside ourselves," said Westmont coach Robert Ruiz of the triple play. "I have never experienced an unassisted triple … [Read more...]
Allen named player of the week
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
After a productive week at the plate, Westmont second baseman Brandon Allen of Irvine has been named the Golden State Athletic Conference Baseball Player of the Week. The sophomore produced a .643 batting average over three games, going nine for 14. He also tallied four runs scored and four RBIs."It was exciting for a younger guy in our program to have a breakout week," said Westmont head coach Robert Ruiz. "When we needed to turn things around and win some ballgames, he stepped up. He was … [Read more...]
Leary, Allen lead Westmont to sweep of twin bill
Saturday, April 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
Designated hitter Tim Leary's bases-loaded, two-RBI double in the top of the 10th inning proved to be the difference in Westmont Baseball's 11-9 win over San Diego Christian (6-35, 4-27 GSAC) in the first game of a Golden State Athletic Conference doubleheader.The Warriors (17-27, 9-22) also won the second game, prevailing 6-4 in the seven-inning nightcap.With the dual wins, Westmont has achieved its highest win total since the 2000 season when the Warriors were 26-20.Dan Cabuling … [Read more...]
Warriors can’t overcome 10-run deficit
Thursday, April 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
Westmont scored eight runs in the final three innings, but it wasn't enough to complete a comeback as the Warriors lost 14-11 at Cal State San Marcos on Thursday afternoon in a non-conference game.Tim Leary (2-6) took the loss for the Warriors after giving up five runs on five hits in the first inning of play. Westmont (15-27) gave up two more in the second, one in the third and another five in the fifth inning to fall behind 13-3.After a scoreless sixth inning, Westmont picked up one … [Read more...]
Leary’s grand slam not enough for Warriors
Saturday, April 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
Despite a grand slam by Tim Leary, Westmont lost both ends of a baseball doubleheader to Point Loma Nazarene on Saturday at Russ Carr Field, 12-7 and 5-4.In the first game, Westmont (15-26, 7-22 Golden State Athletic Conference) gave up four runs in each of the first three innings to spot the Sea Lions to a 12-0 lead. The Warriors scored seven runs in the remaining six innings while holding Point Loma (23-16, 18-13) scoreless, but it was too little to late.Starter Ryan Sullivan (2-2) … [Read more...]
Point Loma sweeps Westmont
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
Westmont baseball lost both ends of a Golden State Athletic Conference doubleheader at Point Loma Nazarene (21-16, 16-13) on Wednesday, falling 14-1 in the first game and 7-6 in the second.Starter Dan Cabuling took the loss in the opener. He pitched three and one-third innings, giving up six runs on 12 hits. He struck out four but walked three. Garrett Lavsen pitched seven innings for the Sea Lions to earn the win. Levsen limited the Warriors to just four hits.Chris Plance was charged … [Read more...]
