Pirates fall to Cypress, need to win twice today

The Orange Coast College baseball team will try to stay alive in the Southern California Super Regional by winning two games today in the four-team, double-elimination tournament.

That’s what the Pirates are up against after suffering a 10-5 loss to Orange Empire Conference rival Cypress. Even if OCC wins twice today, it will then need to rack up two more wins Sunday to advance to the state championships in Fresno.

For a story of the game against Cypress, go to page B4.

COTA HEART OF OCC

Orange Coast College catcher Gabe Cota doesn’t play much for the Pirates, but he has still been a leader of the players. For his story, go to page B4.