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Bakersfield College pitcher Desi Garcia warms up with catcher Kyle Willman before the top of the third inning.

The Renegades baseball team was defeated 9-6 by Moorpark College on Feb. 20. Moorparks Leighton DeMello and Dominic Ruggiero crossed the plate in the top of the first with the help of Ruggieros single to left field. In the same inning, Renegades player Kamron Willman earned an RBI and set up Zach Williams to score on an error by the Raiders third baseman.

Moorpark extended their lead in the top of the third, driving the score to 7-2 by the end of the inning. Daniel Luevano and Jason Hyman each earned an RBI while Ruggieros single to center field brought in two runs for the Raiders. The game stayed scoreless for two innings until Moorparks Luevano tripled to right field, earning his second RBI of the night.

BC’s scoring drive in the eighth inning brought the Renegades close to a comeback but was stopped short by Moorparks defense. Konner Dodge, Colby Freeman, Ryan Darbee, and Brycin Hernandez all earned an RBI in the inning, bringing the final score to 9-6. BC pitcher Taylor Burns was credited with the loss, allowing seven runs, six earned. Moorpark player Jordan Berg was awarded the win. He faced five batters and struck out two with zero runs allowed.

BC currently stands at 5-10 in league and are set to play at Fullerton in their next game on Feb. 20 at 2:00 p.m.