Juan Perez gave Santa Barbara High a solid pitching performance in a 4-2 non-league baseball over Santa Ynez on Tuesday.
Perez allowed one run and one hit in five innings of work. He struck out five and walked one.
Jordan Harris paced the Dons at the plate, going 2 for 4.
Brian Lood and Travis Pratt pitched for Santa Ynez and allowed five hits. Jackson Cloud made his catching debut for the Pirates and played well, said coach Warren Dickey Cloud had a RBI and scored a run.
Santa Barbara will take a 3-3 record into its Channel League opener at home Friday against Cabrillo. Santa Ynez (2-3) plays at San Marcos in a league opener on Thursday.
— Noozhawk sports editor Barry Punzal can be reached at bpunzal@noozhawk.com. Follow Noozhawk Sports on Twitter: @NoozhawkSports. Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook.