Cougars Hold Off Late Charge From OCC in 5-4 Win

Freshman pitcher Collin Dudley Throws Eight Scoreless Innings

Cougars Hold Off Late Charge From OCC in 5-4 Win
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February 23, 2015
The College of the Canyons baseball team got back in the win column vs. visiting Orange Coast College, as the Cougars held off a late-inning charge to win 5-4.
Canyons (7-3) had lost the previous day at OCC, but was able to bounce pack behind the strong pitching of freshman pitcher Collin Dudley.

Dudley pitched a gem, holding the Pirates lineup scoreless across eight innings of work by scattering five hits with no walks, while fanning seven batters. He is now 2-0 on the season.

Canyons received home runs from shortstop Jose Haros and right fielder Roy Verdejo which helped the Cougars build a 5-0 lead through seven innings.

Verdejo enjoyed a successful week at the plate for the Cougars, batting a combined .583 (7-for-12) with three home runs, nine RBIs and four runs scored.

But the Pirates refused to go down without a fight, pounding out four runs in the top of the ninth before Haros was able to close it out for the save.

Canyons had lost 4-3 at OCC the previous afternoon.

The Cougars will next host Cosumnes River for a two-game set Feb. 26-27.