2012 Dons Baseball News

  • Dons Season Comes to an End at Rio Hondo
    May 13, 2012
    The 2012 baseball season came to an end as the Dons lost to Rio Hondo College 8-2 in the CCCAA Super Regional Championships.
  • Dons Split on Day Two of Super Regionals
    May 12, 2012
    After falling to host Rio Hondo College 5-1 in the winner's bracket of the California Community College Athletic Association Southern Super Regional Championships, the Dons advanced to the final day with a 9-6 win over El Camino College.
  • Clutch Hitting Gives Dons Game 1 Win over El Camino
    May 11, 2012
    Seven of the Dons nine runs came with two outs in their 9-3 win over El Camino College in game one of the California Community College Athletic Assocation Southern Super Regional Championships at Rio Hondo College.
  • Dons Sweep San Bernardino Valley with Balanced Attack
    May 06, 2012
    For the 25th consecutive season the Dons advanced to the second round of the state playoffs following their 12-0 win over San Bernardino Valley College in the California Community College Athletic Association Southern Regional Playoffs.
  • Armijo's Two Home Runs Give Dons Game One Win
    May 05, 2012
    In their opening game of the California Community College Athletic Association Southern Regional Playoffs the Dons pulled off a 4-3 victory over San Bernardino Valley College behind two home runs by sophomore catcher Konnor Armijo
  • Dons Place 11 Players on the All-Orange Empire Conference Team
    May 02, 2012
    Following their second place finish in the Orange Empire Conference, the Dons had a conference-high 11 players named First or Second Team All-Orange Empire Conference.
  • #3 Dons Draw #14 San Bernardino Valley in Regionals
    April 30, 2012
    The Santa Ana College baseball team received the third seed in the 2012 California Community College Athletic Association Baseball Southern Regional Playoffs and will host #14 San Bernardino Valley College
  • Dons Defeat Golden West but Lose Conference Title
    April 24, 2012
    The Dons five-year run as the Orange Empire Conference Champions came to an end minutes after their 12-3 win over Golden West College. The title was claimed by Orange Coast College who defeated Irvine Valley College 7-2 to end the Dons reign.
  • Wilson Throws Fourth Consecutive Complete Game
    April 14, 2012
    For the fourth time in his last four starts, Garrett Wilson threw a complete game for the Dons. This time he accomplished the feat in a 9-3 win over Cypress College that extended the Dons winning streak to six games.
  • Dons Return to OEC Action, Defeat Irvine Valley 7-2
    April 10, 2012
    After a two-game hiatus from Orange Empire Conference action, the Dons picked up right where they left off with a 7-2 win over Irvine Valley College. The two teams will wrap up their season series on Thursday, April 12 at Irvine Valley College as the Dons look to complete the season sweep.
  • Dons Bullpen Bands Together in Win over Pasadena
    April 06, 2012
    The Dons capped off their set of non-conference games with a 7-4 win over Pasadena City College behind solid pitching from their bullpen. The win improves the Dons to 21-7 as they return to Orange Empire Conference action on Tuesday, April 10 against Irvine Valley College.
  • Dons Grind Out 6-4 Win over Mt. San Jacinto College
    April 03, 2012
    The Dons held a lead as large as 6-1 before holding on for a 6-4 victory over visiting Mt. San Jacinto College in a non-conference game. The win came in the first of two games for the Dons in the Hard Ball Classic.
  • Wilson's Complete Game Lifts Dons over Coast
    March 30, 2012
    For the second time in a week, the Dons avoided a series sweep, this time with a 7-6 win over first place Orange Coast College. The win preserves the Dons streak of over seven seasons without being swept in an Orange Empire Conference series.
  • Late Error Gives Dons Walk-Off Win over Fullerton
    March 27, 2012
    The Dons escaped with a 4-3 walk-off win in extra innings over Fullerton College when the Hornets sixth error of the game rolled into left field, allowing Dylan Jones to score the game-winning run in the 10th inning.
  • Dons Avoid Sweep with 13-5 Win over Riverside City
    March 22, 2012
    While losing an Orange Empire Conference series is rare enough for the Dons, a season sweep would have been a much more rare sight.
  • Tolliver Strikes Out Nine in 10-4 Win over Saddleback
    March 13, 2012
    In his three previous outings, sophomore pitcher Bruce Tolliver pitched well for the Dons (13-5, 3-3) but had yet to become eligible for a win. That changed in the Dons 10-4 win over Saddleback College as Tolliver picked up his first win of the season.
  • Dons Surrender Early Lead in 11-8 Loss to Orange Coast
    March 06, 2012
    When it comes to an Orange Coast/Santa Ana game, a 7-1 lead rarely means anything. That was the case again as the Dons lost to visiting Orange Coast College 11-8 despite leading 7-1 after two innings.
  • Offense Bounces Back in 12-3 Win over Fullerton
    March 03, 2012
    A game after being held to three runs on five hits, the Dons bats came alive in their 12-3 win over Fullerton College. Nine of the Dons 12 runs were earned as they pounded out 15 hits in the win.
  • Dons Drop Orange Empire Conference Opener 4-3 to Riverside
    March 01, 2012
    The five-time defending Orange Empire Conference (OEC) Champions didn't get off to the best start in their title defense as the Dons dropped the OEC opener 4-3 to Riverside City College.
  • Clough Dominant Again in Dons 7-1 Win over East Los Angeles
    February 24, 2012
    The Santa Ana College (SAC) baseball team defeated East Los Angeles College 7-1 behind another strong performance from starting pitcher Bryan Clough.
  • Dons Avenge Early Loss with 11-6 Win over Palomar
    February 23, 2012
    After being shut out and held to just seven hits in their season opening loss to Palomar College, the Dons bounced back with an 11-6 win over the Comets while pounding out 17 hits.
  • Clough Leads Dons to 9-1 Win over Cerritos College
    February 16, 2012
    After allowing one run on one hit in the first inning, Bryan Clough shut down visiting Cerritos College over the next six innings in the Dons 9-1 victory. The win was the Dons (6-1) sixth straight win following their season opening loss.
  • Dons Beat Los Angeles Pierce Behind Solid Pitching
    February 11, 2012
    After relying on their offense for their first three wins, the Dons (4-1) defeated Los Angeles Pierce College 7-3 behind a solid pitching performance by Garrett Wilson.
  • Offense Leads Dons to 14-7 Victory over Fresno City
    February 09, 2012
    The Dons continued their early offensive surge with another big win. After putting up 14 runs on 14 hits in their last game, the Dons defeated Fresno City College 14-7 behind 13 hits.
  • Dons Stake Early Lead in Win over Allan Hancock
    February 04, 2012
    The Santa Ana College (SAC) baseball team picked up its first win of the season a day after being shutout by Palomar College. The Dons bounced back with a 14-6 win over Allan Hancock College in their first home game of the season.