With a playoff win on the line, Camarillo rose to the challenge on Thursday. They never let the Orange Vista Coyotes get on the board and left with a 6-0 win. The Scorpions' pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three games.
Blaise Meylemans
| 05/15/25 vs Orange Vista | 3 |
| 05/02/25 vs Royal | 0 |
| 04/25/25 @ Moorpark | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Pacifica | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Simi Valley | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Blaise Meylemans was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Camarillo is undefeated when Meylemans posts two or more runs, but 9-16 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Braden Huber tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Camarillo is 5-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 8-14 otherwise.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Brayden Smith, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Camarillo's victory bumped their record up to 13-16. As for Orange Vista, they moved to 14-13 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Camarillo will venture away from home to face off against Moreno Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Scorpions' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Orange Vista does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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