Orcutt Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 11-2 loss at the hands of the Nipomo Titans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Orcutt Academy of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Tyler Villard was cooking despite his team's loss, going 4-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double.
On Nipomo's side, Ethan Silveira looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Silveira has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rowan Horton, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Austin Jones, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Orcutt Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Nipomo, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Orcutt Academy will take on San Luis Obispo Classical Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. San Luis Obispo Classical Academy is coming into the match with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Orcutt Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Nipomo, they will be playing at home against Templeton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Nipomo knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Templeton likes a good challenge.
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