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The 2022 Orange County Riptide ended the season with a 23-20-1 overall record, advancing to the California Collegiate League (CCL) Playoff Tournament and finishing in third place. 2022 marked the sixth season in the club’s seven-year existence of finishing with a winning record. Including games played against CCL Northern Division opponents, the Riptide’s regular season …
In the last game of the season, the Orange County Riptide take a tough 5-0 loss to the Conejo Oaks. When asked what the Conejo pitchers did to quiet the Riptide offense, Head Coach Tim Brown said, “I didn’t see anything from the pitching staff. We have an exhausted team. We played an extra innings …
Riptide Shutout 5-0 by The Oaks To End The Season, Look to The Playoffs Read More »
Thousand Oaks, Calif. — The OC Riptide defeated the Conejo Oaks 10-9 at George “Sparky” Anderson Field on Wednesday, July 27th. The Riptide bats were on fire early, tallying 10 runs and 3 home runs in the first six innings. Blake Penso (UC Irvine) led the way, going 3-5 with a home run and 4 RBI. The offense started early. …
Riptide Stave Off Comeback By The Oaks; Win 10-9 Read More »
Irvine, Calif. — The Orange County Riptide shutout the MLB Academy Barons 8-0 at the OC Great Park. Nathan Manning (Cal) drove in three runs, while Gavin Mez (UNLV) and Gavin Haimovitz (Santa Barbara City College) drove in two runs. Evan Vasiliou (UC Irvine) got the victory and four Riptide pitchers combined for the shutout. The Riptide jumped …
Evan Vasiliou Delivers Strong Performance; Riptide Shut Out Barons 8-0 Read More »
Santa Barbara, Calif. – It was a pitching duel in Pershing Park tonight and the OC Riptide came out on top in a quick, close game, beating the defending champs, the Santa Barbara Foresters, 2-1. With this win, the season series with the Foresters is evened up at 3-3. The Riptide are still in 3rd …
Pitching Duel in Santa Barbara Ends in a 2-1 Win for the Riptide Read More »
Irvine, Calif. – Not much went right for the OC Riptide tonight. After beating the Arroyo Seco Saints in a nailbiter yesterday, they took a beating of their own at home, giving up 11 runs to the Saints and scoring none. With this loss, the Riptide are 17-16 on the season and 14-14 in conference …
Compton, Calif. — The California Collegiate League invited All-Stars from all 11 teams to participate in the annual showcase game between the North and South divisions. The South secured the win by a final of 2-0. The game was televised on Bally Sports West and well attended by fans and scouts. The OC Riptide sent 4 players to …
Riptide Stars Showcase Their Talents in CCL Showcase Game Read More »
Pasadena, Calif. – The Arroyo Seco Saints struck first in this one, but the Orange County Riptide answered right back. Both teams battled in this one, but the Riptide ultimately came out on top thanks to a 9th-inning rally, winning 10-9. The Riptide are now 17-15, good for third in the division and 5 games …
Irvine, Calif.- Defending CCL Champions, The Santa Barbara Foresters beat the Riptide at Riptide home field Monday night. Caleb Turner (UCR) started the game only pitching two full innings. Turner let in three runs during the top of the first until being replaced by Evan Vasiliou (UCI). Vasiliou let in two runs leaving the score 6-3. …
Riptide Can’t Break The Foresters; Lose at home 9-6 Read More »
Irvine, Calif. – Tonight, the Orange County Riptide invited all the OC Great Park residents and their furry friends to watch them beat the Conejo Oaks 10-5. The Oaks struck first with 3 runs in the first 2 innings, but the Riptide came roaring back with a 5-run second and kept a lead through the …
Riptide Dogwalk Oaks 10-5 During Bark at the Park Read More »
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