SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – ‘Big Game Jake’ was in total command in Game 1 of the SoCal Regional series between Santa Barbara City College and Mt. San Jacinto.
The lefty Jake Villar pitched a complete game as the Vaqueros beat San Jacinto 8-1 to strike first in this best-of-three series.
Game 2 is Saturday at Pershing Park with Game 3 to follow if necessary.
Leading 8-0 in the top of the ninth Villar lost his shutout on a solo home run.
Pressley Kosciusko had the big day at the plate for Vaqs with 4 RBI.
The Vaqueros have won 12 of their last 13 games.
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