Rip Current Podcast

Justin, Andrew, Adam and Ryan talk about the team's recent win over San Luis Obispo and games played earlier in the week along with which Riptide players were selected to the CCL Showcase Game. The podcast crew caught up with Riptide players Ryan Kittredge and Ace Reese, along with the weekly CCL update from Justin.

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Highlights

0:14 - How team is doing so far and game against San Luis Obispo Blues.
4:33 - Riptide players selected to the CCL Showcase sponsored by Chick-Fil-A in Woodbury Town Center.
6:28 - Patrick Hackworth's hitting opportunities with the Riptide.
9:37 - Matthew Spear's recent performance that earned him a nomination for the Showcase Game.
10:58 - Riptide bullpen and how it looked throughout the week.
11:26 - Interview with Ryan Kittredge.
19:52 - Ace Reese's season for the Riptide.
20:40 - Ace Reese interview sponsored by Pixie Car Wash.
24:38 - CCL Update sponsored by Ticketsmarter.
26:41 - Broadcasting from the MLB Academy & future road broadcasts
28:02 - Final thoughts heading into Showcase game break

The Riptide are back after the 4th of July break. The podcast crew discusses the team's recent trip to San Luis Obispo, along with an interview from Shortstop Patrick Hackworth.

Justin, Adam, Andrew, and Ryan discuss their players of the week and which Riptide players were nominated to the CCL All Star Game along with a  weekly CCL update from Justin.

Highlights:

0:22 - Round table discussion)
4:11 - Riptide CCL Showcase game nomninees
10:29 - Shortstop Patrick Hackworth Interview 
15:02 - CCL Update
16:28 - Andrew announces games road games now available for broadcast. Justin updates on upcoming home games at home for the Riptide. 
18:15 - Closing Thoughts

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The OC Riptide continues to have a great season as the podcast team talks about an interesting incident that happened against the San Diego SunRays.The guys also caught up with Pitcher Luke Sterner and 1st baseman Nate Cadena and an update on the CCL Standings

Highlights:

1:18 - Game against SunRays Suspended

4:20 - Riptide win streak & splitting the series against Arroyo Seco

8:13 - Riptide player of the week Nate Cadena interview

16:08 - Key players spotlight

18:19-  Pitcher Luke Sterner Interview

23:45 - CCL Update

The first OC Riptide Podcast of the season! The Riptide have been on a four game win streak, as the podcast crew talks with Head Coach Connor Spencer and 2nd baseman Luke Johnson along with a CCL Standings Update.

Highlights include:

0:00 How team is doing so far - round table discussion
2:56 Who are the key players for the Riptide in the first/second week of the season
8:31 Head Coach Connor Spencer interview
14:07 Andrew and Adam talk about how Luke Johnson has played for the Riptide
15:17 Luke Johnson Interview
18:15 How players are adjusting to a major league setting with the Riptide
19:05 The keys to the Riptide's success this season and playing clean baseball
22:01 CCL Standings Update 
23:49 Closing Thoughts

The Orange County Riptide went 2-2 on the week but ended the week on a high note, sweeping a doubleheader on Saturday against the San Luis Obispo Blues to win the weekend series on the road. The Riptide finish the regular season 20-15 in CCL play and they’ll be the #2 seed for the CCL South Playoffs. They’ll take on #3 Conejo Oaks Tuesday, August 1 at 7 p.m. at the Irvine Great Park.

This summer’s edition of the Rip Current Podcast features content provided by 2023 OC Riptide interns Ari Wohl, Naomi Hill, Dylan Luden and Andrew Relvas.

Highlights include:

• Naomi recaps the Riptide’s last week of the regular season (2:00)
• - Dylan previews the playoff game against the Conejo Oaks (3:30)
• - Naomi discusses the Riptide’s pitchers for the playoffs (5:10)
• - Dylan explains how Reese Chapman can impact the Riptide’s offense vs. the Conejo Oaks (6:18)
• - Dylan, Naomi and Ari talk about their favorite moments of the summer (8:25)
• - Naomi, Dylan and Ari state which players impressed them the most this summer (11:30)
• - Wild Rivers pitcher of the week - Matthew Maloney (16:10)
• - Peartrees Meats BBQ position player of the week - Nathan Cadena (16:55)
• - Andrew takes a trip around the CCL to show how the rest of the league ended their seasons (17:30)

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The second to last week of the regular season saw the OC Riptide alternate between wins and loses and ended the week 2-3. Despite playing below .500 baseball, the Riptide remain solidly in second place in the CCL South Division standings behind the Santa Barbara Foresters.

The Foresters have opted to not participate in the CCL playoffs which equates to the Riptide sitting in second place makes the team the top seed in the south division and in good position to either the wild card or the divisional championship games. The Arroyo Seco Saints currently trail the Riptide by a half game which makes the Wednesday, July 26th game hugely important.

This edition of the Rip Current Podcast features content provided by 2023 OC Riptide interns Ari Wohl, Elizabeth Dunning, Dylan Luden and Andrew Relvas.

Highlights include:

- Ari & Dylan discuss the past week of Riptide baseball (1:23)
- Elizabeth Dunning interview with Wild Rivers Pitcher of the week Jack Kirrer (13:23)
- Dylan Luden interview with Pear Tree Meats Position Player of the Week Patrick Hackworth (15:45)
- Andrew takes a look around the CCL thus far (20:24)

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After ending last week on a hot streak, the OC Riptide cooled off a bit coming off the CCL Showcase Game break. The Riptide went 1-4 coming off the break and rewmain in second place in the CCL Southern Division, 2.5 games back of the Santa Barbara Foresters.

Nine games remain in the 2023 regular season for the OC Riptide which includes two separate road trips to San Luis Obispo. Over the next two weeks, the riptide will play the two northern most teams within the CCL southern Division, SLO Blues and Santa Barbara eight of the remaining nine games. This stretch run could cement the Riptide's spot in the playoffs should they perform well.

This edition of the Rip Current Podcast features content provided by 2023 OC Riptide interns Ari Wohl, Elizabeth Dunning, Andrew Relevas and Naomi Hill.

Highlights include:

- Ari, Elizabeth & Naomi discuss the past week of Riptide baseball (1:53)
- Elizabeth Dnning interview with Wild Rivers Pitchers of the week Tyler Valdez (11:43)
- Elizabeth Dnning interview with Pear Tree Meats Position Player of the Week Isaiah Morales (14:00)
- Andrew takes a look around the CCL thus far (16:11)

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The OC Riptide ended the week riding a hot streak, winning their last four games including a three-game series sweep over the Arroyo Seco Saints. The Riptide currently sit solidly in second place in the CCL South Division Standings with a record of 15-7, one game behind the Santa Barbara Foresters. (The Foresters have chosen to not participate in the CCL playoffs and the Riptide appear poised to receive the postseason berth should they continue winning.)

The remaining three weeks for the Riptide will test their mettle and their ability to withstand road trips. Following the CCL Showcase Game break, the Riptide only have four more home games compared to nine on the road. Eight of those nine road trips include trips to Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo which equates to long bus rides and overnight hotel stays in SLO.

This summer's edition of the Rip Current Podcast features content provided by 2023 OC Riptide interns Ari Wohl, Elizabeth Dunning, Gracie Pugliese and Dylan Luden.

Highlights include:

• Ari & Elizabeth discuss the past week of Riptide baseball (1:27)
• Dylan speaks with Connor Spencer & Bryan Evans about Wild Rivers Pitchers of the week Jack Kirrer & Josh Randall (11:30)
• Dylan Speaks with Pear Tree Meats Position Player of the Week Carter Garate (21:40)
• Andrew takes a look around the CCL thus far (29:10)

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The OC Riptide had an up and down week, starting off by dropping both games to the Santa Barbara Foresters. The Riptide then lost the series opener to Conejo Oaks in a 15-11 shootout on the last game of June.

However, the Riptide started off July on the right foot, winning the next two games against the Conejo Oaks and taking the weekend series. The Riptide are currently 11-6 and are half a game back of Santa Barbara for the CCL South lead.

The Riptide will take on the Academy Barons in a two game series and the Arroyo Seco Saints in a three game series this week as they'll look to retake the CCL South lead.

This summer's edition of the Rip Current Podcast features content provided by 2023 OC Riptide interns Ari Wohl, Andrew Relvas, Elizabeth Dunning, Gracie Pugliese and Dylan Luden.Highlights include:

• Dylan recaps Santa Barbara Foresters series (1:20)
• Summarizing the three game series against the Conejo Oaks (3:16)
• Previewing the OC Riptide hitter of the week and other key players of the week (5:23)
• Wild Rivers pitcher of the week- Tyler Valdez (9:50)
• Peartree Meats BBQ hitter of the week- Reese Chapman (13:10)
• Assistant coaches Matt and Zach talk about the home run hat (16:48)
• Andrew takes a look at the CCL South rankings (20:41)

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The OC Riptide are currently riding a wave of early success in June and look to continue that success into the month of July. The Riptide are 9-3 and sit atop the CCL South Division Standings with second place Santa Barbara Foresters coming to Irvine on June 27th.

This summer's edition of the Rip Current Podcast features content provided by 2023 OC Riptide interns Ari Wohl, Elizabeth Dunning, Gracie Pugliese and Dylan Luden.

Highlights include:

• Elizabeth recaps improbable walk-off win Sunday (1:36)
• Dylan commentary on state of the pitching after no-hitter (3:58)
• Elizabeth touches on newcomers contributing immediately (7:44)
• Dylan previews the series with the Foresters (9:38)
• Pitcher of the Week - Gray Thomas (13:23)
• Position Player of the Week - Blake Penso (18:37)
• Connor Spencer & Bryan Evans interview (20:43)

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