The Orange Coast College softball team gave up five runs in the first inning in a 12-0 loss at home to Long Beach City College on Wednesday. The nonconference game ended in five innings. OCC dropped to 11-11 overall. LBCC improved to 19-8.

OCC sophomore infielder Christina Contreras gets tagged out at home against Long Beach City College 03/25/2026

Orange Coast College sophomore infielder Christina Contreras getting tagged out at home base after nearly getting the Pirates’ first run of the game in the bottom of the third inning at the Softball field on March 25, 2026. (Danny Amirghahari | Coast Report)

Danny Amirghahari, Reporter

OCC sophomore pitcher Georgia Gruber against Long Beach City College 03/25/2026

Orange Cost College sophomore pitcher Georgia Gruber pitching the first inning of the game at the Softball field on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Gerber was taken out of the game in the second inning after the Pirates gave up five runs in the first inning, and three runs in the second inning before the substitution.  (Danny Amirgharhari | Coast Report)

Danny Amirgharhari, Reporter

OCC freshman outfielder Jaydin McClure makes contact against Long Beach City College 03/25/2026

OCC freshman outfielder Jaydin McClure made contact on a pitch from Long Beach City College in what was a 12-0 loss inside the Softball stadium on Wednesday March 25, 2025. (Danny Amirgharhari | Coast Report)

Danny Amirgharhari, Reporter

OCC sophomore pitcher Laura Episom relieves against Long Beach City College 03/25/2026

Pirates pitcher Laura Episom who was brought into the game due to a pitching change that occurred during the second inning of the game on Wednesday March 25, 2026.  (Danny Amirgharhari | Coast Report)

Danny Amirgharhari, Reporter