For the second straight game, Santa Ynez will face off against Nipomo. The Pirates will host the Titans at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Santa Ynez came out on top against Nipomo on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Pirates walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Titans.
For Nipomo's part, they got a good showing from Jayden Lanier, who didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Lanier has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Logan Hobbs was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Nipomo is 5-2 when Hobbs posts two or more runs, but 3-10 otherwise.
Nipomo is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-12. As for Santa Ynez, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Santa Ynez's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Pirates have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Nipomo, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Santa Ynez continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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