Condors Walk It Off in Extra-Inning Thriller Over LA Pierce, 7–6
April 23, 2026 | Oxnard, CA In one of the most dramatic finishes of the season, the Oxnard College Condors rallied from multiple deficits and delivered a walk-off victory in the 10th inning to defeat LA Pierce, 7–6, on Thursday afternoon.
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April 23, 2026 | Oxnard, CA
In one of the most dramatic finishes of the season, the Oxnard College Condors rallied from multiple deficits and delivered a walk-off victory in the 10th inning to defeat LA Pierce, 7–6, on Thursday afternoon.
Trailing 6–4 entering the bottom of the ninth, the Condors refused to back down. Brayden Ferguson sparked the comeback with an RBI single to cut the deficit to one, and Robert Perez followed with a clutch base hit to tie the game at 6–6, sending the contest into extra innings.
In the 10th, Oxnard completed the comeback. With the bases loaded, Damian Cabrera delivered the game-winning single to center field, scoring William Dalton and sealing a thrilling 7–6 victory for the Condors.
Game Recap
LA Pierce struck first with two runs in the third inning and added to their lead in the seventh, capitalizing on wild pitches and defensive miscues to go up 4–0. After extending the lead to 5–1 in the eighth and 6–4 in the ninth, the Brahmas appeared in control—but Oxnard had other plans.
The Condors began chipping away in the seventh when Luis Cervantes scored on a wild pitch. The offense came alive in the eighth inning, highlighted by Kaeden Pilanca's RBI double and a two-run single from William Dalton, bringing Oxnard within one at 5–4.
After LA Pierce added an insurance run in the ninth, Oxnard's late-inning heroics set the stage for the walk-off finish in the 10th.
Top Performers – Oxnard
- William Dalton: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 BB, game-winning run scored
- Luis Cervantes: 2-for-4, 2 runs, 3 stolen bases
- Kaeden Pilanca: 1-for-2, 2 BB, RBI double, 3 stolen bases
- Brayden Ferguson: 1-for-5, RBI, run scored
- Robert Perez: 1-for-1, RBI (game-tying hit)
- Damian Cabrera: Walk-off RBI single in the 10th
On the Mound
- Ricky Garcia delivered a strong start, going 8.0 innings while allowing just 3 earned runs.
- Daniel Perez worked a clean ninth to keep Oxnard within striking distance.
- Chasten Rice closed the door in the 10th, earning the win after a scoreless inning.
Coach's View
"This was a total team win," said Oxnard head coach Steve Hernandez. "We stayed composed, kept competing, and found a way to come through when it mattered most. That's the kind of fight you want to see from your group."
By the Numbers
- Oxnard and LA Pierce each tallied 8 hits
- The Condors drew 13 walks, showing strong plate discipline
- Oxnard swiped 7 bases, applying constant pressure on the basepaths
With the win, the Condors continue to build momentum late in the season, showcasing resilience and timely hitting in one of their most exciting victories of the year.