West Ranch gave up 12 runs in the first inning and never could get even with visiting Chatsworth. JC Cloney, Allen Sarkissian, and Jared Ortiz all pitched well in relief holding Chatsworth to just 4 more runs in the next 6 innings. The Wildcats did show some offensive punch, as they collected 12 hits on the evening. Cody Howard led the way with 3 hits and 2 RBIs. Mitchell Thompson and Nico Rusconi added 2 hits each. The Wildcats now have a break for the 4th of July weekend and will next be in action at Cleveland on Monday afternoon.

The Wildcats had 22 hits tonight. Cody Howard had a bases loaded double to score 3 runners. Nico Rusconi had 4 hits and 3 RBIs. Randy Poe and Cal Vogelsang each had 3 hits and 2 RBIs. Jared Ortiz added 3 hits. JC Cloney came in to get the save in the bottom of the 7th inning. Mitchell Thompson, Chris Caldwell, and Randy Poe all pitched well in relief.

West Ranch Varsity beat visting Westlake 10-6 on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats had a 6 run 5th inning to break the game open. Cody Howard had the big hit in that inning with a bases clearing double that scored 3 runners. Cal Voglesang had 3 hits, scored 3 times, and had 2 RBIs. Randy Poe added 2 hits and 2 runs. The Cats used 5 different arms with Chris Caldwell getting the win. Allen Sarkissian got the start and allowed just 1 earned run. JC Cloney pitched 2 scoreless innings. Nico Rusconi picked up the save throwing the last 2 innings. The Cats next travel to Camarillo on Monday.

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West Ranch Varsity beat Harvard Westlake 13-3 behind a great pitching performance from Matt Blake. Blake went 6 innings allowing no earned runs and just 3 hits. Ryan Lau closed the game pitching the 7th inning. On offense, the Wildcats produced 15 hits. Randy Poe had a big night going 4 for 5 with 4 RBIs. Chris Caldwell pitched in with 2 doubles and 4 RBIs. Mitchell Thompson and Cody Howard each added 2 RBIs for the Cats. West Ranch next hosts Westlake on Saturday morning.

West Ranch Varsity beat visiting Moorpark 3-2 on Wednesday night. Nico Rusconi went 6 innings on the bump to get his 3rd win of the summer. Casey Watkins picked-up the save pitching a perfect 7th inning. The Wildcats got big hits from Cody Howard, Randy Poe, Max Blaha, and Nico Rusconi. West Ranch next plays Harvard Westlake on Friday at Franklin field.

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Congratulations to the following Wildcats for making the 2008 VIBL All-Star Team.

Jared Ortiz- OF

Mitchell Thompson- OF

Cal Vogelsang- SS, 2B

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West Ranch traveled to Brookside Park in Pasadena to face St. Francis under the lights and picked-up a big win by a score of 4-3. Cody Howard started on the hill and went 5 innings allowing just 4 hits and 2 earned runs. Freshmen JC Cloney came in and threw the 6th and 7th innings retiring the Knights in order 6 up and 6 down to get the win. Cal Vogelsang had several amazing plays at shortsop to help anchor the defense. On offense, the Wildcats got the go ahead run in the top of the seventh. After a leadoff walk for Howard, Chris Caldwell sacrificed him over to second. Randy Poe delivered the game winning hit with a double to left/center. Poe finished the day with 2 hits. Mitchell Thompson and Vogelsang each added 2 hits. West Ranch next plays Moorpark at home on Wednesday.

With several arms missing from the team this weekend, the Wildcats got solid outings from several players making their Varsity pitching debuts. Ryan Lau, Devin Matson, Zack Crawford, and Randy Poe all pitched well enough to keep the Wildcats in the game. West Ranch left several base runners stranded as the big hit never came as they lost to Sylmar 6-8. The Wildcats did collect 13 hits as a team. Jared Ortiz continued his amazing summer start with another 3 hits today. Jake Bernards had 3 hits and 2 RBIs. Casey Watkins had 2 hits and 2 RBIs. Cal Vogelsang had 2 doubles. Mitchell Thompson added a double and single for the Cats. West Ranch plays a rare night game on Monday night when they travel to Brookside park near the Rose Bowl to face St. Francis.

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