Nine games into conference play, Bakersfield College’s baseball team is second in the Western State Conference South division at 6-4 (15-7 overall) behind Glendale College. The team has 14 games left in the season to try to get back atop the division before the regional playoffs take place on May 4-5.
March 15
Glendale 6, BC 5
MVP
Glendale’s Chris Stroh, who went 4-6 with two runs and one RBI.
Key moment
In the bottom of the ninth inning, Glendale’s Ruben Padilla hit a single to bring home two runners, tying the game up at 5-5. Glendale would go on to win the game in extra innings on an unearned run by Stroh.
March 19
BC 12, L.A. Pierce 2
MVP
BC’s shortstop Brent Peterson went 3-5 with two RBIs.
Key Moment
In the fifth inning, leading 2-0, the Renegades had one of their most productive innings all season. They scored four runs on a sacrifice fly and three singles. They would later score four more runs in the bottom of the seventh inning, putting the game well out of reach for Pierce.
March 20
BC 7, West L.A. 4
MVP
BC’s Brent Peterson went 2-2 with two walks and two runs.
Key Moment.
Down 3-1 in the top of the fifth inning, BC’s offense came alive, scoring four off an error and a double by right fielder Jordan Turner. The Renegades would allow the Wildcats to score just one more run, and added a run of their own in the seventh to close out the contest.
March 24
Canyons 7, BC 4
MVP
Canyon’s starting pitcher Cory Jones went five innings, allowing just three hits and one earned run in a duel of undefeated pitchers. BC starting pitcher Tyler Painton earned his first loss of the season.
Key Moment
In the top of the eighth inning, BC reliever Ryan Stapp took the mound. Canyons would take advantage of Stapp, scoring three runs and putting the game out of BC’s reach. The Renegades tried to mount a rally in the bottom of the ninth, but Painton struck out looking to end the game.
March 27
**BC at Canyons
**At the time this publication was sent to the printer, this game had yet to be played. Check therip.com for the latest scores and updates.