Orcutt Academy can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Legacy Christian Academy Lions out 4-3.
Nick Grindy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Orcutt Academy saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joshua Chambers, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Mark Andrade, who went 1-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Orcutt Academy's victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-17. As for Legacy Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Orcutt Academy will take on Santa Maria at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Santa Maria is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Legacy Christian Academy, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Alpaugh at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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