Softball Preview: Orcutt Academy Spartans vs. Morro Bay Pirates
The Orcutt Academy Spartans will head out on the road to square off against the Morro Bay Pirates at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Orcutt Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Orcutt Academy put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-0 margin over Santa Maria. The high-scoring effort was just what Orcutt Academy needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Valerie Gonzales made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Gonzales has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Gonzales was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaylene Roybal, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Laeney Maycotte was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Morro Bay played against Santa Maria and lost via forfeit.
Orcutt Academy pushed their record up to 10-4 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. They've been dominating during the matchups in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 10.7 runs. As for Morro Bay, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Everything went Orcutt Academy's way against Morro Bay in their previous matchup back in March of 2022 as Orcutt Academy made off with a 7-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Orcutt Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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