In other conference games:Orange Coast 8, Saddleback...

In other conference games:

Orange Coast 8, Saddleback 7--Ivan Loochartt’s three-run home run in the third inning broke a 1-1 tie and visiting OCC scored two runs in each of the sixth and seventh innings to hold off host Saddleback (18-7, 8-6).

Fullerton 12, Golden West 4--Ernesto Jaime had three hits, including a two-run triple in the ninth, for visiting Fullerton (12-12-1, 4-8).

In Orange Empire Conference softball:

Fullerton 4, Cypress 1--Michelle Harrison pitched a two-hitter for host Fullerton (13-7, 7-4), which has won six of seven. It was the first conference loss for Cypress (26-3, 10-1).

Saddleback 3, Golden West 1--Jennifer Sutherland had two hits and an RBI, and she also threw out three runners at first from right field. Tara Kroener (14-4) gave up two hits and struck out five for the Gauchos (17-6, 8-3).

Santa Ana 3, Irvine Valley 0--Erika Pilkington pitched a three-hitter with five strikeouts for host Santa Ana (13-12, 7-4).