{"id":219167,"date":"2026-03-14T04:27:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T04:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/219167\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T04:27:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T04:27:22","slug":"long-beach-wilson-baseball-comes-through-late-to-beat-cabrillo-in-league-opener-press-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/219167\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Beach Wilson baseball comes through late to beat Cabrillo in league opener \u2013 Press Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wilson\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Wilson<\/p>\n

Wilson baserunner James Mirabile is chased by Cabrillo\u2019s Daniel Jauregui during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Nicholas<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

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Wilson\u2019s Jake Marshall is out at second against Cabrillo\u2019s Eli Torres during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Fabian<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

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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)\n<\/p>\n

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Wilson\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Shane<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

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Wilson\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Nicholas<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Nicholas<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

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Wilson\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"James<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Cabrillo\u00e2\u0080\u0099s<\/p>\n

Cabrillo\u2019s Daniel Jauregui hits against Wilson during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Shane<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Cabrillo\u00e2\u0080\u0099s<\/p>\n

Cabrillo\u2019s Daniel Jauregui hits against Wilson during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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Wilson\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

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Wilson\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Fabian<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

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Wilson\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

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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)\n<\/p>\n

\"Cabrillo\u00e2\u0080\u0099s<\/p>\n

Cabrillo\u2019s Daniel Jauregui hits against Wilson during opening day of Moore League play on Friday March 13, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Agi<\/p>\n

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)\n<\/p>\n

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Wilson\u2019s 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)\n<\/p>\n

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LONG BEACH \u2013 Long Beach Wilson\u2019s baseball team used overpowering pitching and clutch hitting to defeat Cabrillo 5-1 in a Moore League opener Friday.<\/p>\n

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).\u00a0He 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.<\/p>\n

Mirabile also pitched. He went two scoreless innings, had five strikeouts, allowed one hit and two walks.<\/p>\n

He talked about Wilson\u2019s approach at the plate against Jaguars starter Fabian Vigil, who is a freshman.<\/p>\n

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 <\/p>\n

He spoke about the win, the early RBI, the big 6th inning, and closing the game@SoCalVarsity<\/a> @BeachVarsity<\/a> @LBWilsonBruins<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/SB6kL7m1wN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Camello (@Chris_Camello) March 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIn the pregame hitters meeting, we really talked about, \u2018you have to see the ball deep,\u2019\u201d said Mirabile. \u201cThe 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. \u2026I 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

The sixth inning was critical for Wilson and for Mirabile in particular.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was pulling off a bit, so it was just kind of a mechanical click,\u201d Mirabile said of his pitching struggles in the sixth, \u201cand then once I got to that, I was just able to pound the zone a little bit and get the next two outs.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the bottom of the sixth, Mirabile led off against Vigil, who was pitching well for Cabrillo.\u00a0But after Vigil hit Mirabile with a pitch, Cabrillo replaced him on the mound with freshman Ethan Flemate.<\/p>\n

With two men on and one out, Wilson\u2019s Eddie Becker ripped a two-run triple to left field. Becker was also able to score on the play due to a throwing error.<\/p>\n

Mirabile retired the side in the seventh with two more strikeouts.<\/p>\n

Bruins head coach Andy Hall spoke highly of Mirabile\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s clutch 2-run triple part of a 3-run 6th inning @SoCalVarsity<\/a> @BeachVarsity<\/a> @LBWilsonBruins<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/v3X1KYMnlo<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Camello (@Chris_Camello) March 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cJames has really started to turn the corner with his baseball skills and his ability,\u201d said Hall. \u201cHe\u2019s starting to discover that he\u2019s a really good athlete and a really good baseball player. I like what he\u2019s doing, I like what he does for us offensively. It\u2019s comforting to know he\u2019s going to come in and throw a couple of pitches for strikes, giving us a pretty good chance to finish the game.\u201d<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Cabrillo (7-2, 0-1) is off to a strong start for first-year head coach Murphy Su\u2019a despite much of the team being freshmen.<\/p>\n

One of those freshmen, Vigil, starred in Friday\u2019s game. Vigil surrendered just four hits (all singles), three runs (only one earned), two walks and had two strikeouts over five-plus innings.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy first day on the field, when I saw Fabian, I knew he was special,\u201d said Su\u2019a. \u201cI didn\u2019t 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\u2019s been taught well. All of the coaches have been working with him since he was young.\u201d<\/p>\n

First year Cabrillo head coach Murphy Su\u2019a spoke highly of his teams performance despite the loss to Wilson, starter Fabian Vigil\u2019s impressive outing, and liked how they kept this game close for as long as they did @SoCalVarsity<\/a> @BeachVarsity<\/a> @CabrilloJagsLB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/usMAgxEzpl<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Camello (@Chris_Camello) March 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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