While Templeton put up some runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for Orcutt Academy. Templeton was the clear victor by a 9-0 margin over Orcutt Academy. This was a revenge game for the Eagles: when they faced off against the Spartans last Monday, they had to take a 6-2 loss.
Not much got past Tegan Jay, who gave up just five hits and racked up eight Ks to keep Orcutt Academy off the board. Jay has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Emma Kriling was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Reese Takigawa, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Templeton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in four consecutive matches.
Eagles
| 03/27/25 @ Orcutt Academy | 9-0 |
| 03/25/25 @ Atascadero | 18-2 |
| 03/04/25 @ King City | 5-4 |
| 02/28/25 @ Nipomo | 7-4 |
Templeton pushed their record up to 6-5 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Orcutt Academy, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 2-4.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Templeton will take on rival Pioneer Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Orcutt Academy is set to face off against their familiar foe Paso Robles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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