Softball Recap: Menlo-Atherton Continues Road Dominance on Thursday

Menlo-Atherton won the last time they faced Terra Nova and things went their way on Thursday too. The Bears narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Tigers 13-12. That's two games straight that the Bears have won by just one run.

Gracy Nava made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Nava was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base and one run.

Olivia Rodgers

Stolen Base (Career)

05/01/25 @ Terra Nova	3
03/29/25 vs Lynbrook	2
04/29/25 vs South San Francisco	1
04/22/25 vs Sequoia	1
04/18/25 @ El Camino	1

In other batting news, Olivia Rodgers was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Carey Maletis was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Menlo-Atherton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Terra Nova only posted an OBP of .436.

Menlo-Atherton's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-6. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.2 runs over those games. As for Terra Nova, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Menlo-Atherton will face off against Half Moon Bay at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Terra Nova, they will take on Notre Dame at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Notre Dame will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Terra Nova surely won't give up without a fight.