Baseball Recap: Nipomo Takes a Loss

Nipomo extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 9-15 in the process. They lost 8-0 to the Morro Bay Pirates. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, with their most recent defeat being a 6-1 loss on Tuesday.

As for Morro Bay, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 20-6. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won nine contests by eight runs or more so far this season.

For Morro Bay's part, Quentin Crotts and Cruz Wilkinson did most of the damage at the plate: Crotts went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI, while Wilkinson went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most doubles Crotts has posted since back in March. Odin Grafton also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.

Nipomo does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Morro Bay, they will venture away from home to take on Taft at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Pirates surely won't give up without a fight.