Orcutt Academy extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 4-10. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Sierra Pacific Golden Bears. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Spartans have suffered since March 4, 2025.
Mercedes Alcantar and Whitney Clevenger stepped up to the plate in a big way. Alcantar went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Clevenger went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That triple marked the first that Clevenger has hit this season. Kaleena Barragan was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
As for Sierra Pacific, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-9. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games.
On Sierra Pacific's side, the team relied heavily on Misha Soares, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those two doubles gave Soares a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Webb, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two doubles.
Looking ahead, Orcutt Academy will square off against Pioneer Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sierra Pacific, they will host Exeter at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Golden Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Monarchs have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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