Orcutt Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 11-2 defeat at the hands of the Nipomo Titans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Orcutt Academy of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Nipomo's part, Ethan Silveira looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Silveira has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rowan Horton, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin Jones, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Orcutt Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Nipomo, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Orcutt Academy will take on San Luis Obispo Classical Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Nipomo, they will be playing at home against Arroyo Grande at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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