Arroyo Grande is 6-0 against Nipomo since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Arroyo Grande Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Nipomo Titans at 1:00 p.m. The last three games Arroyo Grande has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Arroyo Grande took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They skirted past St. Joseph 4-3.
Tanner Bournonville made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Bournonville has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bournonville was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Bournonville wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was James Bishop, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Nipomo came up short against Santa Maria on Thursday and fell 5-1.
Nipomo also got a good showing from Gabe Rodriguez, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Even though they lost, Nipomo hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Santa Maria struck out seven times.
Arroyo Grande's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-17. As for Nipomo, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season.
Arroyo Grande beat Nipomo 4-0 in their previous matchup back in February of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Arroyo Grande since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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