https://www.occpirateathletics.com en-us https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230412tpzo9v COSTA MESA -- Sometimes the right contact with a softball doesn't have to come from a softball bat. Just ask Hailey Pichardo, whose hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh inning propelled the Pirates to a 7-6 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Saddleback on Wednesday. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230412tpzo9v https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230411v5yqe0 COSTA MESA -- Leila Chavez ripped a two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh to give the Orange Coast College softball team a walkoff win as the Pirates topped San Bernardino Valley, 8-7, on Tuesday in a nonconference matchup at the OCC Softball Complex. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230411v5yqe0 https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230407z73tz8 COSTA MESA -- It took 27 years and lots and lots of attempts, but the Orange Coast College softball team made a little history on Friday by topping Cypress College, 10-4 on Friday at the OCC Softball Complex. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230407z73tz8 https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230406mzlshr RIVERSIDE -- After a rough 12-11 loss on Tuesday against Fullerton College, the Orange Coast College softball team bounced back with a solid 11-6 road win against Riverside City College on Wednesday in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230406mzlshr https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230403sydsqe COSTA MESA -- The pitching tandem of Ashlee Kean and Angela Whitmer kept Golden West at bay for seven innings, allowing the Orange Coast College softball team a relatively stress-free 3-1 Orange Empire Conference win over the rival Rustlers on Monday at the OCC Softball Complex. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230403sydsqe https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230313s2ep4y COSTA MESA -- On a day where the weather allowed for a nice, long afternoon of softball, the Orange Coast College Pirates said "nope" and notched an 8-0, five-inning over visiting Santa Ana in just over an hour on Monday at the OCC Softball Complex. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230313s2ep4y https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230308svddhd SANTA ANA -- The Orange Coast College softball team used a three-run fifth inning to pull away from host Santa Ana en route to a 4-2 Orange Empire Conference win over the Dons on Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230308svddhd https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230302uesla2 COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team made quick work of visiting Allan Hancock College with a 12-2, five-inning win on Thursday at the OCC Softball Complex. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230302uesla2 https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230222u0aeui COSTA MESA -- On a VERY cold day, a VERY hot start by the Orange Coast College softball team was all the Pirates would need as they pulled out a 5-1 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Saddleback on Wednesday. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230222u0aeui https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230221lwrect PASADENA -- The Orange Coast College softball team has already had a season's worth of tough losses through this early portion of the 2023 season and Monday's 4-3 setback at Pasadena City College was no exception. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230221lwrect https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230215uqldmm COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team came out strong against visiting Cypress College, but cooled off late in the chilly conditions at the OCC Softball Complex and fell, 14-9, on Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230215uqldmm https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230209twa3no COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team couldn't find the big hit when needed and fell to visiting El Camino, 5-1, on Thursday at the OCC Softball Complex. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230209twa3no https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230208qypq0l COSTA MESA -- Orange Coast College softball standout Taylor Andolsek will continue her athletic and academic careers in the great state of New York after signing with Iona University last week. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230208qypq0l https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230130te35ol NORWALK -- After a tough loss on Friday, the Orange Coast College softball team took its frustrations out on Southwestern College and toppled the Jaguars in five innings, 21-6, on Saturday at Cerritos College. Sat, 28 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/sball/2022-23/releases/20230130te35ol