Riptide battle in 2-1 lost to Foresters

Riptide battle in 2-1 lost to Foresters

Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Orange County Riptide lost to the Santa Barbara Foresters 2-1 Saturday night. The Riptide played great baseball against two of the best pitchers the Foresters threw out there, but couldn’t get the clutch hit.  Isaiah Morales...
The First Base Candyman: Coach Matt Smith

The First Base Candyman: Coach Matt Smith

Baseball is ever-evolving, with tradition meeting innovation in the most unexpected ways. Coaches have started implementing new practices to keep players engaged and keep things fun. Some teams, like the OC Riptide, have introduced a homerun hat to celebrate the home...
Miscues cost Riptide in loss to Oaks

Miscues cost Riptide in loss to Oaks

Irvine, Calif. – The Orange County Riptide lost to the Conejo Oaks 8-4 on Friday night. Mental errors and defensive miscues were too much to overcome for the Riptide, as they dropped their second game in a row.  Miscues The Riptide took the lead early in the...
Riptide Finish Sweep of Saints 9-8

Riptide Finish Sweep of Saints 9-8

Pasadena, Calif.— The Orange County Riptide are riding high heading into the CCL Showcase Game break after completing the weekend series sweep over the Arroyo Seco Saints with a 9-8 victory. Isaiah Morales (Saddleback) returned to the lineup and played a key part in...
Riptide Walk-Off Saints; 1-0 in 9th

Riptide Walk-Off Saints; 1-0 in 9th

Irvine, Calif. – The Orange County Riptide the Arroyo Seco Saints in the ninth inning of a scoreless ballgame Saturday night. Reese Chapman (Tennessee) delivered once again bringing in Nathan Cadena (San Jose St) with an RBI single. Walk-Off Hero After Cadena...