The Kingsmen appear to have struck transfer portal gold. After graduating from Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey last spring, Bristow decided to use his final year of athletic eligibility at Cal Lutheran. Six weeks into the season, the hard-throwing righty is going pitch for pitch with established ace Luke Wechsler. The duo is a combined 8-0, with Bristow holding the edge in ERA (1.89 to 2.19), strikeouts (44 to 40) and batting average against (.221 to .245). In last weekend’s series against Occidental, the Sherman Oaks native struck out six in a 7-6 victory, giving up a season-high 4 earned runs in a 5-inning no-decision. Head coach Erik Scherer said Bristow has already emerged as a leader in the dugout. “He’s an excellent example for younger pitchers,” Scherer said. “He works very hard but is always smiling and having a great time on the field.”
