Strathmore and Orcutt Academy squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Strathmore had to settle for second. They came up short against Orcutt Academy, falling 12-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Strathmore has suffered since March 30th.
Gracie Gillis
| 05/20/26 vs Orcutt Academy | 10 |
| 05/15/26 vs Farmersville | 10 |
| 05/07/26 @ Granite Hills | 10 |
| 05/05/26 vs Granite Hills | 8 |
| 04/30/26 vs Lindsay | 12 |
| + 25 more games |
Gracie Gillis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and nine unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Jocelyn Acevedo was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Drew Anderson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Strathmore's defeat dropped their record down to 22-8. As for Orcutt Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-15 record this season.
Strathmore does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Orcutt Academy, they will face off against California City at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Ravens' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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