Golden West College Dominates Barstow in 20-2 Victory

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – The Golden West College Rustlers delivered an overwhelming offensive performance, defeating the visiting Barstow College Vikings 20-2 on Tuesday at Hoover Field. The Rustlers improved to 5-3 on the season, while the Vikings dropped to 1-8.

The Rustlers Golden West wasted no time setting the tone, scoring three runs in the first inning and never looking back. The second inning saw the Rustlers explode for eight runs, highlighted by a grand slam from Cole Belfanti. The onslaught continued with three more runs in the third and two in each of the next three frames.

Dennis Fitzpatrick led the way with four hits, four runs scored, and an RBI, while Kevin Villegas added three hits, three runs, and an RBI of his own. Belfanti finished with four RBIs on the day, and Roman Meyers also contributed with a two-run home run.

Golden West's pitching staff kept Barstow's offense in check, allowing just six hits while striking out 12. Starter JJ Robles (2-1) pitched two scoreless innings, striking out two. The bullpen followed suit, with David Ladjevic, AJ Buenaseda, and Braden Wellen each tossing shutout frames. Dylan Leoff surrendered the only two runs in the fourth, but the outcome was never in doubt.

Next Golden West will travel to the College of the Sequoias for a three game series starting Saturday morning at 10:30am with game two following 30 minutes after game one ends.