Softball Recap: San Luis Obispo Wins Going Away Against Atascadero

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

05/01/25 vs Santa Ynez	18
03/20/25 vs Santa Ynez	16
04/10/25 @ Santa Maria	15
04/08/25 @ Santa Ynez	15
03/25/25 vs Santa Maria	15

San Luis Obispo hadn't done well against Atascadero recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Tigers put the hurt on the Greyhounds with a sharp 8-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won 12 contests by six runs or more so far this season.

London Sutton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits. Sutton was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Sadie Huff and Caitlin Shaw did most of the damage at the plate: Huff went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Shaw went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Those four hits gave Shaw a new career-high. Audrey Youngs was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.

San Luis Obispo always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Atascadero only posted an OBP of .241.

San Luis Obispo pushed their record up to 14-9-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games. As for Atascadero, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. San Luis Obispo will challenge Nipomo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Tigers 3.6, the Titans 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Atascadero, they will face off against Pioneer Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Greyhounds' hitters will have their work cut out for them.