Gastelum followed with a one-out single to score Langerman and VC led 3-0.
In the opening frame, Langerman had a two-RBI double to score Travis Vaala and Baldovino. Noah Proffitt picked up the win scattering eight hits over five innings, giving up two runs while striking out three for Ventura (3-0). Riley Langerman had a pair of hits, including a double, with three runs batted in and a run scored while Gabe Baldovino, Omar Gastelum, and Elijah Maris also recorded two hits each.
The Pirate baseball team score three runs in each of the first two innings Tuesday afternoon on a perfect day at Pirate Park, and held off a late charge from Santa Ana in their 8-6 home-opening victory.
