Nipomo is 0-6 against Arroyo Grande since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Nipomo Titans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Arroyo Grande Eagles at 1:00 p.m. Nipomo is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Nipomo came up short against Santa Maria and fell 5-1.
Nipomo got a good showing from Gabe Rodriguez, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Nipomo saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Logan Hobbs, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
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.
Meanwhile, Arroyo Grande came into Friday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over St. Joseph on Friday.
Tanner Bournonville made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking 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 consistent recently: 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.
Nipomo's defeat dropped their record down to 11-13. As for Arroyo Grande, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-17.
Arroyo Grande's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Nipomo hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. It's a different story for Arroyo Grande, though, as they've only averaged .256. Will they be able to contain Nipomo's hitters?
Nipomo came up short against Arroyo Grande when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 4-0. Thankfully for Nipomo, Bret Pinkerton (who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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