It was one of those days for the Santa Barbara Foresters, who were blown out by the Conejo Oaks 11-1 in Thousand Oaks Thursday.
Starter John Lambert uncharacteristically allowed eight runs in just 2.2 innings on six hits and six walks. Nick Di Napoli did a solid job in relief, giving up just one run on three hits in 3.1 innings of work.
UCSB Gaucho Kevin Gelinas was outstanding in his start for the Oaks, pitching seven innings of 3-hit ball and giving up just one run to the defending national champs, who mustered just four hits on the day. Jeremy Rathjen was 2-for-3 to lead the Foresters (35-12, 18-6) offense. The Oaks (29-22, 13-11) got three RBIs apiece from Tyler Smith and Chris Talley.
Santa Barbara plays at the San Luis Obispo Blues on Friday in a non-league contest, with first pitch set for 6:05 p.m.
