Softball Recap: Nipomo Titans vs. Santa Ynez Pirates
Nipomo scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Santa Ynez Pirates a 27-0 shutout. With that win, Nipomo brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
Ava Camacho made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Camacho has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Camacho was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with four RBI.
In other batting news, Nipomo got a massive performance out of CJ Arias, who went 3-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Alie Camacho was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Nipomo's victory bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Santa Ynez, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nipomo will take on San Luis Obispo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Nipomo and San Luis Obispo are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Santa Ynez, they will be playing at home against Santa Maria at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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