All-WSC Shortstop AJ Martinez led the unranked Cougars to three wins in four games against ranked teams.  Martinez opened the week with a 3-for-6 day in Reedley (33rd), including a double and triple, while also added a run and pair of RBI.  After the road win, the Cougars returned home to host #10 Saddleback for a three-game series.  The Cougars took two two-of-three games against the visiting Bobcats, while Martinez went 4-for-14 and scored in the series. He is hitting a solid. 320 on the season and leads the team in extra-base hits, while also anchoring the Cougars' defense with a team-high 34 assists. 

 

The Cougars open their Western State Conference schedule this week with a three-game series against Oxnard.  The Cougars will play in Oxnard in both Thursday (2 PM) and Saturday (1 PM), while hosting the Condors in SLO on Friday (2 PM).