For the second straight game, Orcutt Academy will face off against Morro Bay. The Spartans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pirates at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Orcutt Academy is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
Orcutt Academy fell victim to Morro Bay and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 14-0 to the Pirates.
For Morro Bay's part, Cruz Wilkinson made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Wilkinson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Wilkinson wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Frankie Ainley, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Quentin Crotts was another, scoring three runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Morro Bay always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Orcutt Academy only posted an OBP of .235.
Orcutt Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Morro Bay, their victory bumped their record up to 12-4.
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