Gabe Martinez hit a first-inning home run to set the tone for the Bishop Diego baseball team in an 11-1 non-league win over Coasal Christian on Thursday.
Martinez went 2 for 3 and drove in four runs for the Cardinals.
Isaac Veal was 3-4 and had three RBI, Sam Kitt drove in two runs and Jack Stowe, Kaden Guron and Austin Chrestensen each had two hits.
Starting pitcher Ryan Rheinschild struck out nine in six innings. He allowed one run on five hits and three walks. Martinez pitched the seventh.
“Ryan pitched really well, and our bats were hot today,” said coach Pete Stathopolous. “We seem to be catching the wave at the right time and are excited to see what’s in store for these next two weeks.”