After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Arroyo Grande, Orcutt Academy was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Atascadero Greyhounds as the Orcutt Academy Spartans made off with an 8-2 win. The Spartans have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Greyhounds, too.
Lylah Garcia looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in March of 2024.
At the plate, Orcutt Academy's victory was truly a team effort as eight different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Marissa Martinez, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Another was Sofia Murillo, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Spartans
| 03/20/25 @ Atascadero | 12 |
| 05/14/24 vs North | 11 |
| 05/07/24 @ Santa Maria | 8 |
| 05/02/24 @ Nipomo | 10 |
| 04/30/24 vs San Luis Obispo | 8 |
| + 4 more games |
Orcutt Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Orcutt Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Atascadero, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Orcutt Academy will face off against Garces Memorial at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Garces Memorial will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Orcutt Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Atascadero, they will square off against Templeton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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