Corcoran extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 11-4. They lost 15-2 to the Orcutt Academy Spartans. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Panthers, who until this game were averaging 4.07 runs allowed.
Corcoran saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hope Coronado, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Orcutt Academy, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Orcutt Academy's side, Karalynn Mendez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Mendez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Whitney Clevenger was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Emma Washburn, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs.
Coming up, Corcoran will take on Granite Hills at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Orcutt Academy, they will face off against Cabrillo at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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