Orange Lutheran baseball edges Gahr with walk-off win in Boras Classic

CJ Weinstein's eighth-inning single lifts Lancers to 2-1 victory over Gladiators

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:19am

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In a pitchers' duel between Division I signees, Orange Lutheran defeated Gahr 2-1 in the second round of the Boras Classic Southern Section tournament on Wednesday. CJ Weinstein hit a walk-off single in the eighth inning to lift the Lancers, who have now won five one-run games this season. Orange Lutheran will face the winner of JSerra and Aquinas in the semifinals on Thursday.

Why it matters

The Boras Classic is one of the premier high school baseball tournaments in Southern California, featuring top teams and Division I-bound prospects. Orange Lutheran, ranked No. 1 in Orange County, has shown its ability to win close games, which will be crucial as they advance in the playoffs.

The details

Orange Lutheran starter Cooper Sides, an LSU signee, allowed just one hit through the first five innings before Gahr finally broke through in the sixth. Cal State Northridge signee Nathan Guangorena doubled and scored on a triple by USC signee Bryce Morrison to tie the game at 1-1. TCU signee Marcus Greis relieved Sides and pitched three scoreless innings to get the win. Oregon signee Jake Ourique was excellent on the mound for Gahr, allowing just one run in seven innings, but Orange Lutheran was able to pull out the victory in the end.

  • On Wednesday, Orange Lutheran defeated Gahr 2-1 in the second round of the Boras Classic Southern Section tournament.
  • Orange Lutheran will play the winner of Wednesday night's game between JSerra and Aquinas in the semifinals on Thursday at 6 p.m.

The players

CJ Weinstein

A LSU signee who hit the walk-off single in the eighth inning to lift Orange Lutheran to victory.

Cooper Sides

An LSU signee who started on the mound for Orange Lutheran, allowing just one hit through the first five innings.

Marcus Greis

A TCU signee who relieved Sides and pitched three scoreless innings to get the win for Orange Lutheran.

Jake Ourique

An Oregon signee who started on the mound for Gahr, allowing just one run in seven innings.

Bryce Morrison

A USC signee who hit a run-scoring triple to tie the game at 1-1 for Gahr in the sixth inning.

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What they’re saying

“They keep finding ways. I'd prefer it if we weren't in one-run games all the time. But I think it's a good test for us, prepping us for the playoffs. They just keep competing.”

— RJ Farrell, Orange Lutheran coach

“We just never give up. The walk-offs happen because we believe in each other, are not doing too much and just playing the game.”

— CJ Weinstein

What’s next

Orange Lutheran will face the winner of Wednesday night's game between JSerra and Aquinas in the semifinals on Thursday at 6 p.m. Tennessee signee and MLB draft prospect Gary Morse will start the game for Orange Lutheran.

The takeaway

Orange Lutheran's ability to win close, high-stakes games against top competition will serve them well as they advance deeper into the Boras Classic and prepare for the playoffs. Their resilience and belief in each other have been key factors in their success this season.