Softball Recap: Orcutt Academy Spartans vs. Nipomo Titans
Orcutt Academy can now show off 14 landslide victories after their most recent match on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 9-3 margin over the Nipomo Titans. The victory was nothing new for Orcutt Academy as they're now sitting on ten straight.
Valerie Gonzales made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Gonzales has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Gonzales was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Velen Velazquez, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 3-for-3.
On Nipomo's side, Ava Camacho spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Melania Ruelas made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was CJ Arias, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Orcutt Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 17 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-4 record this season. As for Nipomo, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-14.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Orcutt Academy will face off against Santa Maria at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Orcutt Academy is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road. As for Nipomo, they will take on Santa Ynez at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Nipomo is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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