Game Story

Nelson University scored 12 runs in the fourth inning, which helped them defeat Nobel 22-5 on Saturday at Capistrano Valley High School.

Nelson University got on the board in the top of the fourth inning after Gerardo Paco singled, scoring two runs, Hess singled, scoring one run, Jimmy Holloway singled, scoring one run, Shae Doree drew a walk, scoring one run, Ralphie Felix was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Josue Franco Jr. doubled, scoring two runs, Aaron Bazan singled, scoring one run, and Hess homered to center field, scoring three runs.

Adrian Nunez hit a solo home run to center field in the top of the fifth for the Nelson University.

Nobel scored one run in the bottom of the fifth on a solo home run to left field by Leonardo Luna.

Nelson University scored five runs on two hits in the top of the sixth inning. Ethan Gustafson doubled, scoring one run, Manny Bracamonte drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Felix drew a walk, scoring one run, and Pedro Camacho singled, scoring one run.

Nelson University scored four runs in the top of the seventh on a grand slam to center field by Nunez.

Adrian Imperial earned the win for Nelson University. The pitcher allowed four hits and one run over three innings, striking out three and walking one. Jack Thompson took the loss for Nobel. He went four innings, giving up 12 runs (three earned) on nine hits, striking out three and walking five.

Nobel collected 10 hits in the game. Luna led Nobel with two runs batted in. He went 2-for-4 on the day. Rafael Gomez, Nick Toney, and Luna each collected two hits for Nobel.

Nelson University collected 17 hits in the game. Paco, Holloway, Bazan, Nunez, and Hess each collected two hits for Nelson University. Nunez led Nelson University with six RBIs. The infielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Nelson University drew 11 walks for the game. Felix and Bracamonte led the team with two bases on balls each. Nelson University did not commit an error. Holloway had the most chances in the field with eight.