Jackson Hamilton threw six scoreless innings and surrendered just two hits as Santa Barbara High shut out Ventura, 2-0, on Wednesday.
Hamilton struck out eight to clinch the win before Derek True closed out the game.
Nick Dallow crushed a hanging breaking ball to right center, scoring Bryce Warrecker in the second.
Warrecker walked with the bases loaded after a 10-pitch at-bat scored the Dons’ second run.
Santa Barbara (14-8, 8-2) host Ventura in a Thursday rematch.
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