Orcutt Academy made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Bishop Diego, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Orcutt Academy never let Bishop Diego get on the board and left with an 8-0 victory on Friday. That looming 8-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Spartans yet this season.
Nick Grindy
| 03/21/25 vs Bishop Diego | 11 |
| 02/26/25 vs Coastal Christian | 10 |
| 05/03/24 @ Legacy Christian Academy | 10 |
| 03/11/25 vs Valley Christian Academy | 9 |
| 04/19/24 vs Coastal Christian | 7 |
Nick Grindy was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Alex Meraz was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Josue Ramirez, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Orcutt Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Orcutt Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Bishop Diego, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coming up, Orcutt Academy will be playing at home against Santa Maria at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Santa Maria will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Orcutt Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bishop Diego, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Grace at 4:00 p.m. on April 1. Bishop Diego's pitchers better be ready for this one: Grace has averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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