Condors Explode for 21 Runs in Rout of Ventura

VENTURA, Calif. — April 18, 2026 — The Oxnard College Condors delivered one of their most dominant offensive performances of the season on Friday afternoon, overwhelming Ventura College 21–6 at Pirate Park.

Oxnard (9-27-1, 4-17 WSC) pounded out 23 hits and scored in five different innings, highlighted by a massive nine-run seventh that put the game out of reach.

The Condors wasted no time setting the tone, jumping out to a 3–0 lead in the first inning behind RBI contributions from Jacob Stringer, Josh Nichter, and Brayden Ferguson. Ventura responded to tie the game at 3–3 after three innings, but Oxnard quickly regained control with a four-run fourth inning and never looked back.

Leading the offensive surge was Luis Cervantes, who went 4-for-5 with three RBIs and three runs scored, while Kekai Adams added four hits and three RBIs. Jacob Stringer powered the middle of the lineup with three hits and a game-high four RBIs, and Isaiah Justo reached base consistently, finishing with two hits, three RBIs, and three runs scored.

The Condors showcased depth throughout the lineup, as Bryce Weege scored four runs and added three hits, and Robert Perez chipped in with two hits and two RBIs. In total, nine different Oxnard players recorded hits in the offensive outburst.

On the mound, Kaeden Pilanca earned the win, going 5.1 innings while allowing six runs (three earned). He was supported by a strong bullpen effort from Chasten Rice and AJ Busseri, who combined for 3.2 scoreless innings to shut the door on Ventura.

After Ventura cut the deficit to 12–6 in the sixth inning, Oxnard responded emphatically. The nine-run seventh inning featured RBI hits from Perez, Cervantes, Justo, Stringer, and Xander Serna, along with aggressive baserunning and capitalizing on Ventura miscues