Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Morro Bay). They were the clear victor by a 26-2 margin over the Orcutt Academy Spartans on Tuesday. While the Pirates didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Colton White
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Colton White made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was even better at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Morro Bay got a massive performance out of Cruz Wilkinson, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Vanden Nelson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Morro Bay kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Morro Bay's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Orcutt Academy, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Looking ahead, Morro Bay will square off against Santa Ynez at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Morro Bay is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Orcutt Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 16-0 loss against Nipomo on the 19th.
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