5/12/08
BASEBALL CLOSES SEASON WITH 3RD CONSECUTIVE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
GAME 1 5/9 -- By the top of the 6th inning in game 1 of the regional playoffs Friday, RCC (#10 seed) was up by 6 over Chaffey (#7 seed) and dominating the game 7-1. The Tigers were the first to score in the 2nd when Tovar hit a single bringing in Jimenez. And then in the 3rd, RCC scored twice more when Madison homered bringing in Hur. In the 3rd, Chaffey got on the board with an RBI by Ryan Delgado, bringing in Gerry Hernandez. Score 3-1. In the 5th Akins scored on an RBI by Krzysiak, taking the score to 4-1. It looked like it was over in the 6th as the Tigers drove in 3 runs when Madison hit a double, bringing in Akins and Duran. But in the bottom of 6th with 2 outs and the bases loaded, the Tigers walked Gerry Hernandez which brought in Jonathan Peters. Then Ryan Delgado hit a grand slam homerun over the centerfield wall bringing in Hernandez, John Manzano and James Koerner and taking the score to 7-6. Today's homerun was Ryan Delgado's 11th this season. Winning pitcher for today's game was Erick Carrillo with a save by Kyle Morgan. The loss goes to Andrew Schile (9-3) who pitched 4 2/3 innings before being replaced by Julian Ramirez who pitched the remainder of the game. RCC returned to Chaffey Saturday to play game 2 of the series.

Game 2 5/10 -- Despite bringing in 5 pitchers, the Panthers could not keep the hitting power of Riverside at bay in game 2 of the best-of-three series played at Chaffey Saturday afternoon. Final score 9-1. Riverside was on the board in the first inning with an RBI by Billy Hamilton (his first of 4 hits for the game) bringing in Daniel Duran. In the third, Chaffey came back with their sole run of the afternoon when designated hitter, Willie Holmes singled bringing in Gerry Hernandez and tying the game at 1-1. In the 3rd, RCC 2nd baseman, Duran homered bringing in fellow Tigers Hur and Hamilton for 3 RBIs, taking the score to 4-1. Both teams remained run-less through the 6th until RCC managed to score 5 on a Tovar single, an advance on error by ss, a Hamilton single, an error on pitcher (Wolf) and an Akins single. Score 9-1. Winning pitcher for the game was Nicholas Hoover who pitched 8 1/3 innings before being replaced by Sean Urena for the final 2 batters. The loss goes to Steven Streety (3-3) who pitched 2 2/3 innings and giving up 4 runs before being replaced by Tim Redmon, Andrew Steinmeyer, Bret Wolf and Erik Bastio. This is the final game of the 08 season for the Panthers (30-11) who pulled off a 3rd consecutive conference championship and nine players named to the All-Conference team this year. 10th seeded RCC moves on to the Super Regionals to played next weekend at a yet to be determined site.

5/5/08
The #7 seeded Panthers take on the #10 seeded RCC Tigers this weekend at Chaffey. RCC went 27-17 in the 2008 season compared to Chaffey's 30-9 record. Game 1 will be played at 3 pm Friday. Games 2 & 3 (if needed) will be played Saturday starting at 11 am.

Nine Chaffey baseball players were named to the Foothill All-Conference Team yesterday. Representing Chaffey are:

Pitcher of the Year – Andrew Schile

First Team

• Josh Manzano (1b)
• Ryan Delgado (if)
• Willie Holmes (dh)
• Anthony Delgado (c)
• Mychal Johnson (of)

• Andrew Steinmeyer (starting pitcher)
• Jonathan Costantino (of)
• James Koerner (if)

5/1/08
With a win against Antelope Valley Tuesday, the men have secured their third consecutive conference championship! The team completes its final series of the season at AVC tomorrow before competing in the first round of playoffs next week.

The men faced off against College of the Desert last week, winning all 3 games (16-6, 4-3 and 12-11). Fans were on the edge of their seats Saturday as the Panthers came from behind in the final inning of both games, beating the Roadrunners by one run. The team plays #7 Antelope Valley this week for the final games of the regular season.

4/17/08
With only two losses this season, the Panthers are in position to finish the season #1 in the Foothill Conference for the 3rd consecutive year. Today the men take on cross-town rivals San Bernardino Valley at 2:30, facing the Wolverines again Saturday in a double header being held at Cal Baptist in Riverside.

4/4/08
3/29 -- The Panthers have widened their lead in the Foothill Conference by winning their last three games against Rio Hondo 15-0, 11-6 and 11-1. The team continues conference play this week, taking on Cerro Coso Thursday at home and Saturday on the road.

4/3 -- The Panthers hosted the visiting Cerro Coso Coyotes yesterday afternoon winning 12-1 to remain undefeated in conference play. Pitching for the Panthers yesterday were Andrew Schile (WP), Bret Wolf, Carlos Nakamura and Michael Lazear. The Panthers took the lead in the first with RBIs by Anthony Delgado, Will Holmes and Ryan Delgado. In the 2nd, Chaffey scored an additional 5, taking the score to 8-1. In the 6th, Holmes smashed the ball over the left-centerfield fence bringing in Ryan Delgado and taking the score to 10-1. In the 7th, Gerry Hernandez hit a sac fly to rightfield driving in James Koerner and Curtis Taurean singled bringing in David Gwin for the final run of the game. The team travels to Ridgecrest this weekend for a doubleheader against the Coyotes beginning at noon.

3/27/08
The Panthers take on Rio Hondo this week first away today at 2:30 and then Saturday at home with a double-header starting at noon. The Roadrunners are in 2nd place behind Chaffey’s undefeated team.

3/20/08
The Panthers traveled to Golden West Tuesday, losing 8-1 to the Rustlers. Yesterday, the teams played again with the Panthers taking an early lead 8-4 in the 3rd. Runs were scored by Jonathan Costantino (1), Mychal Johnson (1), Willie Holmes (2), Josh Manzano (2), Anthony Delgado (1), James Koerner (3) and David and Joe Gwin each had 1 run -- giving the Panthers 12 overall. Pitching for Chaffey yesterday were Dane Delfs (WP), Tim Redmon, Steven Streety and Erik Bastio. The men have a week-long break competing against Rio Hondo on the 27th.

3/17/08
The Panthers traveled to Hemet Tuesday (3/11) for the make-up game with the Mt. San Jacinto Eagles. The Panthers remain undefeated in conference after their 11-1 win against the Eagles. The men have a week break before resuming play tomorrow against Golden West (0-5 in Orange Empire Conference and 13-11 overall). The Panthers return home Wednesday to play Golden West at 2 pm.

3/7/08
3/4 -- The Panthers hosted the visiting College of the Sequoias baseball team Tuesday afternoon winning 9-2. Scoring for the Panthers were Costantino (3 runs), Anthony AND Ryan Delgado, Willie Holmes, Robert Escalera, Gerry Hernandez and Josh Manzano. The win went to Erik Bastio with Trevor Sturgill starting the Panthers out.

3/6 -- The Panthers hosted the Barstow Vikings this afternoon, winning 12-6. Pitching for the Panthers today were Steinmeyer (WP), Wolf, Redmond and Raburn. Chaffey scored in the first on a Holmes RBI driving in Johnson. In the 2nd, the Panthers scored again with Anthony Delgado hitting a home run over the leftfield fence. In the third, Ryan Delgado flied out to rightfield bringing in Koerner on an RBI. Then Manzano singled bringing in Johnson and Holmes. In the fourth, Chaffey scored an additional 3 runs with a Johnson RBI, Ryan Delgado homer and RBI. In the 6th barstow came on, scoring 4. Chaffey recovered, gaining 3 runs in the 6th when Holmes hit a homerun bringing in Ryan Delgado and Mychal Johnson. Barstow scored again in the 7th. Finally, Chaffey scored in the 7th when Shille (in for Hernandez) scored on an error by Barstow. The men travel to Barstow Saturday to continue the series.

2/15/08
2/8 – It was tough loss for Panther baseball last Friday as they took on Central Arizona College, one of the top ranked JC teams in the nation -- final score 12-4. At the end of the second, the Panthers trailed by 1, but in the third Arizona scored 7 runs off 7 hits taking the score to 8-0 where it stayed until the 5th inning with AZ scoring again. In the bottom of the 5th, Mychal Johnson scored on a hit by David Gwin bouncing the score to 9-1. Arizona bounced back in the 6th to score 2 more runs. Followed by a Panther attack in the 7th with Mychal Johnson crossing the plate on a double by James Koerner. Greg Allen hit an over the leftfield fence homerun bringing in Koerner on an RBI, score 11-4. In the 8th, AZ scored their final run of the game -- final score 12-4. Sunday, the team took on Cypress (game rained out from January) and lost 4-13.

2/10 – It didn't take long for Panther fans to figure out that today was going to be a big win for baseball. Even when the Grossmont Griffins were on the board in the top of the first, leading 3-0, the Panthers were not defeated, scoring 5 runs in the 2nd. Crossing the plate were Greg Allen (James Koerner RBI), James Koerner (JJ Costantino RBI), Taurean Curtis pinch running for Michael Surina, Costantino and David Gwin (Ryan Delgado RBIs). In the 4th, Chaffey scored again, first by Robert Escalera on a passed ball then Ryan Delgado brought in Costantino and finally Delgado scored on a Manzano RBI. Grossmont fought back in the 5th with 2 runs, Chaffey in the 6th with Escalera crossing the plate on a balk. In the 6th Carlos Nakamura took over for Andrew Steinmeyer and gave up 2 runs before being relieved by Marc Lemus. In the bottom of the 6th, Chaffey scored 4 with Koerner driving in 2 more and then scoring on a balk. And then in the most amazing play of the game, David Gwin scored by taking home while Costantino was picked off trying to steal 2nd. The game ended at 5:30 at the bottom of the 7th -- final score 13-8. The team takes on Mt. SAC tomorrow at home at 2 pm.

2/13 – The Panthers were on fire Wednesday as they took on the visiting Mounties from neighboring MtSAC. The men were on the board early in the game with runs in the 2nd from RBIs by Mychal Johnson, David Gwin and James Koerner. Keeping the momentum going, the team scored again in the 4th, 5th and 6th innings with RBIs by Joe Gwin, Josh Manzano and James Koerner. Steven Streety got the win for Chaffey as the starting pitcher. Relieving him were Erik Bastio, Julian Ramirez and Tim Redmon who closed out the game. The men take on Grossmont Friday and San Diego Mesa Saturday away before returning home Tuesday to face Cerritos.

2/1/08
After three rained out games last weekend, the Panthers finally hit the field, beating Cerritos 11-0. The Falcons were handcuffed by starting pitcher Andrew Schile, who went six innings, struck out six and allowed just two balls to leave the infield. He got Cerritos to hit into 10 ground ball outs, while Dane Delfs and Erik Basito combined to strike out five more Falcons.

The team took on the Ventura Pirates yesterday on Lowder Field for the first home game of the season. It took until the 5th inning for the score to change from 0-0 between the Panthers and the visiting Pirates of Ventura College today on Lowder Field. In the bottom of the 5th with bases loaded, David Gwin was struck by a pitch by Zack Thornton bringing in Josh Manzano. Then in the 7th, Willie Holmes scored on an RBI by Jonathan Costantino taking the score to 2-0. First up to bat in the 8th, Ryan Delagado homered over the centerfield wall taking the Panthers to 3-0. Then in the top of the 9th, the Pirates scored 3 on a homer by Jose Vargas, tieing the game at 3-3. In the 10th, Ventura scored again on a Tyler Bevan RBI. The Panthers pulled out all stops in the bottom of the 10th scoring 2 when Michael Suring brought in Mychal Johnson and Ryan Delgado to win the game. Andrew Steinmeyer started for the Panthers pitching the first 5 innings. The win went to Trevor Sturgill. Jason Martyn and Carlos Nakamura also took the mound today. The team travels to Santa Ana today.

1/24/08
Catch the Panthers Saturday at 11 am as they welcome the Southwestern Jaguars in a season opener double-header.