PBB: Royals defeated by Oxnard

San Marcos suffered a 7-3 non-league baseball loss to Oxnard on Thursday.

Kyle Gonzalez went 2-for-3 and scored a run for the Royals (1-2). Sophomore left-handed reliever Ian Church struck out four in two innings of work.

San Marcos opens Channel League play on March 13 at Santa Barbara.