It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Nipomo had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the Avenal Buccaneers 8-1. Nipomo might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 12 games by seven runs or more this season.
Ava Camacho made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Camacho has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Camacho was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Alie Camacho was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Melania Ruelas was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Nipomo, bringing their record for this year to 15-14. As for Avenal, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-10.
As of now, neither Nipomo nor Avenal have any future games scheduled.
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