Santa Barbara Foresters Rout Philippines Baseball Group, 18-0
Noozhawk
June 17, 2026
What a night at Eddie Mathews Field! The Santa Barbara Foresters absolutely crushed it Wednesday, taking down the Philippines Baseball Group 18-0 in a game that was over almost as soon as it started. Our local summer collegiate team showed why they're a powerhouse, with the pitching staff shutting down the visitors completely while the bats put on a fireworks display.
It's always special when international teams come through town, and the Foresters didn't disappoint the home crowd. Noozhawk had the full breakdown of the rout. If you missed this one, make sure to catch the next game at the ballpark — summer baseball in Santa Barbara is a Central Coast tradition you don't want to miss.
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