Preview: Nipomo Titans vs. Santa Maria Saints
The Nipomo Titans will head out on the road to challenge the Santa Maria Saints at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Nipomo will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Last Tuesday, Nipomo made easy work of Templeton and carried off a 10-1 win.
Ty Bernal made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Bernal has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bernal was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Nipomo got a massive performance out of Aden Willis, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Willis continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Austin Jones was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Santa Maria had a rough season last year, but they look ready to turn that poor record around this year. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over Templeton on Thursday. The win was just what Santa Maria needed coming off of a 7-1 defeat in their prior match.
The team relied heavily on Ruben Guzman, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Elijah Urias, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Nipomo's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-6. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs per game. As for Santa Maria, their record now sits at 9-2.
Everything went Nipomo's way against Santa Maria in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 as Nipomo made off with an 11-2 win. Does Nipomo have another victory up their sleeve, or will Santa Maria turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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