Wilson’s Eric Juarez scores a run in the bottom of the sixth inning against Cabrillo during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Wilson baserunner James Mirabile is chased by Cabrillo’s Daniel Jauregui during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Nicholas Thiem hits for Wilson against Cabrillo during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Wilson’s Jake Marshall is out at second against Cabrillo’s Eli Torres during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Fabian Vigil pitches for Cabrillo against Wilson during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Wilson baserunner Gabe Opp is tagged out by Cabrillo second baseman Ricky Barron during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Wilson’s Eddy Becker scores a run in the bottom of the sixth inning against Cabrillo during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Shane Guy pitches for Wilson against Cabrilllo during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Wilson’s Eric Juarez scores a run in the bottom of the sixth inning against Cabrillo during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Nicholas Thiem scores a run for Wilson against Cabrillo during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Nicholas Thiem has the catch for Wilson as Cabrillo baserunner Daniel Rodriguez steals second base during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Wilson’s Eddy Becker scores a run in the bottom of the sixth inning against Cabrillo during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
James Mirabile hits for Wilson against Cabrillo during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cabrillo’s Daniel Jauregui hits against Wilson during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Shane Guy pitches for Wilson against Cabrilllo during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cabrillo’s Daniel Jauregui hits against Wilson during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Wilson’s Eddy Becker scores a run in the bottom of the sixth inning against Cabrillo during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Wilson’s James Mirabile throws out a Cabrillo baserunner during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Fabian Vigil pitches for Cabrillo against Wilson during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Wilson’s Nicholas Thiem throws out a Cabrillo baserunner during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Agi Chandler pitches relief for Wilson against Cabrilllo during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Cabrillo’s Daniel Jauregui hits against Wilson during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Agi Chandler pitches relief for Wilson against Cabrilllo during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
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Wilson’s Eric Juarez scores a run in the bottom of the sixth inning against Cabrillo during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
LONG BEACH – Long Beach Wilson’s baseball team used overpowering pitching and clutch hitting to defeat Cabrillo 5-1 in a Moore League opener Friday.
The Bruins (7-3, 1-0) were led by James Mirabile, who went 1 for 1 at the plate but was on base three times (safe on error and hit-by-pitch). He got Wilson on the scoreboard in the first inning with an RBI single. He also scored a run during a three-run sixth inning that essentially secured the win for Wilson.
Mirabile also pitched. He went two scoreless innings, had five strikeouts, allowed one hit and two walks.
He talked about Wilson’s approach at the plate against Jaguars starter Fabian Vigil, who is a freshman.
Long Beach Wilson 2B/RHP James Mirabile went 1/1 (on base 3 times), with RBI single, a run and 5 Ks in 2 innings of relief surrendering 1 hit and 2 walks
He spoke about the win, the early RBI, the big 6th inning, and closing the game@SoCalVarsity @BeachVarsity @LBWilsonBruins pic.twitter.com/SB6kL7m1wN
— Chris Camello (@Chris_Camello) March 14, 2026
“In the pregame hitters meeting, we really talked about, ‘you have to see the ball deep,’” said Mirabile. “The freshman on the mound for them, he did a great job. You have to see the ball deep and then stay through it as long as possible. …I think as soon as we were able to get the mental cue to let the ball travel and stay right-center with it, we were able to break through.”
The sixth inning was critical for Wilson and for Mirabile in particular.
With the Bruins clinging to a 2-1 lead, Mirabile allowed the tying run to reach base with an infield single by leadoff hitter Bendito Diaz. He then had a wild pitch that moved Diaz to second base with no outs.
Mirabile struck out Daniel Rodriguez before issuing a walk to Alex Vargas, putting the go-ahead run on base with one out. However, he struck out Ricky Barron and Eli Torres to end the threat.
“I was pulling off a bit, so it was just kind of a mechanical click,” Mirabile said of his pitching struggles in the sixth, “and then once I got to that, I was just able to pound the zone a little bit and get the next two outs.”
In the bottom of the sixth, Mirabile led off against Vigil, who was pitching well for Cabrillo. But after Vigil hit Mirabile with a pitch, Cabrillo replaced him on the mound with freshman Ethan Flemate.
With two men on and one out, Wilson’s Eddie Becker ripped a two-run triple to left field. Becker was also able to score on the play due to a throwing error.
Mirabile retired the side in the seventh with two more strikeouts.
Bruins head coach Andy Hall spoke highly of Mirabile’s performance.
LB Wilson head coach Andy Hall spoke about the big win over Cabrillo, starter Shane Guys performance, James Mirabile stepping up at the plate and on the mound, and Eddie Becker’s clutch 2-run triple part of a 3-run 6th inning @SoCalVarsity @BeachVarsity @LBWilsonBruins pic.twitter.com/v3X1KYMnlo
— Chris Camello (@Chris_Camello) March 14, 2026
“James has really started to turn the corner with his baseball skills and his ability,” said Hall. “He’s starting to discover that he’s a really good athlete and a really good baseball player. I like what he’s doing, I like what he does for us offensively. It’s comforting to know he’s going to come in and throw a couple of pitches for strikes, giving us a pretty good chance to finish the game.”
Wilson also got a strong start from left-hander Shane Guy. He allowed just one run on one hit and two walks while striking out eight over 3 2/3 innings.
Guy was seemingly in cruise control through the first three innings, retiring all nine batters he faced. He started to lose command in the fourth inning, issuing two walks to start the frame before surrendering his first hit, a single by Torres that drove in Rodriguez.
Cabrillo (7-2, 0-1) is off to a strong start for first-year head coach Murphy Su’a despite much of the team being freshmen.
One of those freshmen, Vigil, starred in Friday’s game. Vigil surrendered just four hits (all singles), three runs (only one earned), two walks and had two strikeouts over five-plus innings.
“My first day on the field, when I saw Fabian, I knew he was special,” said Su’a. “I didn’t realize, given the situation, that he would start our first league game against the defending champs. This is a freshman, a young man, but he’s been taught well. All of the coaches have been working with him since he was young.”
First year Cabrillo head coach Murphy Su’a spoke highly of his teams performance despite the loss to Wilson, starter Fabian Vigil’s impressive outing, and liked how they kept this game close for as long as they did @SoCalVarsity @BeachVarsity @CabrilloJagsLB pic.twitter.com/usMAgxEzpl
— Chris Camello (@Chris_Camello) March 14, 2026