Foresters celebrate Fourth with win over Ventura Pirates
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Foresters added to Sunday's celebratory mood with another win at Pershing Park.
The 'Sters jumped ahead early and held on for a 5-1 win on Independence Day over the Ventura Pirates.
Dallas Baptist University catcher Ryan Wrobleski provided the early fireworks with a two-run homer in the third inning that made the score 3-0.
University of Oklahoma pitcher Ben Abram worked four scoreless innings for the win.
The Foresters improved to 12-3 overall this season. Their next game is Tuesday night at the San Luis Obispo Blues.