For the second straight game, Santa Maria will face off against Nipomo. The Saints will square off against the Titans at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Santa Maria is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Santa Maria proved they can win big on Friday (they won by ten) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past Nipomo 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Saints have posted since March 25th.
Dominic Martin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits.
At the plate, Jordan Medina was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2025.
Santa Maria's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-7 and their overall record up to 7-9. As for Nipomo, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Santa Maria hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. However, it's not like Nipomo struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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