The Orcutt Academy Spartans will face off against the Sierra Chieftains at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Orcutt Academy came into this matchup off a tough 11-run defeat on Saturday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Coast Union by a score of 9-7 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Spartans have suffered since February 13, 2024.
Joshua Chambers
| 03/04/25 vs Coast Union | 2 |
| 03/01/25 vs Carpinteria | 1 |
| 02/26/25 vs Coastal Christian | 0 |
| 05/03/24 @ Legacy Christian Academy | 1 |
| 04/30/24 vs Templeton | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Joshua Chambers made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Sierra posted their closest win since April 19, 2024 on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Torres 3-1.
David Rivas and Micah Goodman were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Rivas didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Meanwhile, Goodman pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those zero hits allowed gave him a new career-low. At the plate, Rivas went 2-for-4 with one triple and one RBI, while Goodman scored a run and stole Three bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Daniel Blue, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Orcutt Academy now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Sierra, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Orcutt Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 12.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Sierra struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Orcutt Academy came up short against Sierra in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, falling 11-7. Can Orcutt Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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