By Milad Ghaemi

San Diego, Calif.

The San Diego Force picked up an important conference win, defeating the SCCBL Riverside Bulldogs 12-4. RHP Jacob Thigpen (Rockhurst) took the ball for the Force and was sharp, tossing six innings and giving up three runs. Justin Coleman (Cleveland State) and Tanner Cable (Bellhaven) relieved Thigpen and held the lead for the Force.

Leadoff hitter Junior Coleman (Riverside) continues to find ways to get on base for the Force. Coleman, known for his speed and on-base ability, accumulated a total of 4 walks. Junior has an On Base Percentage of .459 along with 14 hits, 13 walks, and 12 stolen bases (leading the SCCBL in walks and stolen bases).

Don Roethler (Southwest Baptist) continued his torrid start to the season going 2-4 with 3 RBI's. Roethler is a leader in the SCCBL in Home Runs and RBI's.

Greg Bennett (Western Iowa) went 2-5 with 3 RBI's and a walk. Bennett has also shown stellar defense in the infield playing both 2B and SS for the Force. Bennett is also a leader in the SCCBL for RBI's. 3B Trey Martin (Cleveland State) returned to his usual form going 2-5 with 1 RBI scoring 3 of the Force's 12 runs. OF/DH Andy Van Antwerp (Biola) proved to be a key X-Factor for the Force's offense going 2-2 with 2 walks and also scoring 3 runs. 

The Force have won all 3 games against the Riverside Bulldogs to help their league standings in the SCCBL