After flying high against Orcutt Academy last Wednesday, Nipomo came back down to earth. The Nipomo Titans fell 6-2 to the Santa Maria Saints on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Titans of the 5-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Nipomo got a good showing from Braedon Kent, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Kent has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Nipomo saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chase Moulden, who went 2-for-3 with one double. Nate Potter also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Nipomo's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Santa Maria, the win keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Coming up, Nipomo will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Immanuel at 1:00 p.m. Immanuel's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Nipomo's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Santa Maria, they will venture away from home to square off against Mira Monte at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Santa Maria is facing Mira Monte at the right time seeing as Mira Monte is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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