For the second straight game, Nipomo will face off against Morro Bay. The Titans will head out to square off against the Pirates at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Nipomo is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Morro Bay hit Nipomo with a five-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Titans fell 6-1 to the Pirates. The Titans haven't had much luck with the Pirates recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
For Morro Bay's part, their victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jack Deovlet, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Morro Bay was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Nipomo only posted a batting average of .207.
Morro Bay is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for Nipomo, their loss dropped their record down to 9-14.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Nipomo hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Morro Bay struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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