San Luis Obispo won against Santa Ynez last Tuesday with 15 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Tigers didn't even let the Santa Maria Saints on the board, marking the Tigers' second-straight 15-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-0 back in March.
Avila Esty
| 04/10/25 @ Santa Maria | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Santa Maria | 2 |
| 03/22/25 vs Pioneer Valley | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Santa Ynez | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Ridgeview | 1 |
San Luis Obispo got a massive performance out of Avila Esty, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Those three runs gave Esty a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kailani Howard, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
San Luis Obispo has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-5-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Santa Maria, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
San Luis Obispo will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Kingsburg at 4:30 p.m. As for Santa Maria, they are taking a road trip to square off against Nipomo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Titans' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Saints' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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