Orcutt Academy hasn't had much luck against Pioneer Valley recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Spartans are taking a road trip to face off against the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Orcutt Academy is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last three games.
Orcutt Academy came out on top against Atascadero on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Spartans walked away with a 5-2 win over the Greyhounds.
Meanwhile, Pioneer Valley has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.5 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They came up short against Templeton, falling 10-2. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Pioneer Valley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kamila Enriquez, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Orcutt Academy now has a winning record of 10-9-1. As for Pioneer Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-12 record this season.
Orcutt Academy skirted past Pioneer Valley 3-2 in their previous matchup back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Spartans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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