Riptide Struggle in Loss to Barons

Irvine, Calif. – The Academy Barons defeated the Orange County Riptide 6-2 on Friday night. A three run first inning was the difference maker in a game where the offense couldn’t gain momentum.  Pitching Limits the Damage Despite the Barons having rallies in two...

Riptide complete comeback in 5-4 win

Pasadena, Calif. – The Orange County Riptide engaged in a nail-biting battle on Sunday night against the Arroyo Seco Saints. The Riptide emerged victorious with a 5-4 win after 10 innings of baseball.  In the bottom of the 10th Nolan George (Undecided) retired the...

Riptide fall to Blues; Losing 9-6

Irvine, Calif. — The Orange County Riptide lost to the San Luis Obispo Blues 9-6. The Riptide were unable to overcome multiple defensive miscues in Saturday night’s game.  Down four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Riptide got the first two batters of...

Costly Defense Gives Riptide First League Loss

Irvine, Calif— The Orange County Riptide’s five game winning snapped when the San Luis Obispo Blues defeated the Riptide 5-1 to give Orange County their first league loss of the year. The Riptide’s bats went silent against the combination of Lucas Alaniz and Marcelo...

Riptide Power Past Barons for 5th Straight Win

Irvine, Calif— The Orange County Riptide flexed its muscles by recording five extra base hits in route to a 9-4 victory over the Academy Barons Wednesday.  The win brought the Riptide’s overall record to 5-1 and their California Collegiate League record to 4-0, which...