Softball Recap: Patrick Henry Patriots vs. Mira Mesa Marauders
There's no place like home for Patrick Henry, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mira Mesa Marauders on Friday and snuck past 5-3. That's more bragging rights for Patrick Henry, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Zoe Rutherford made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Rutherford was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Izzy Ervin was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Mira Mesa's side, Aria Phruksukarn was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
Patrick Henry's win bumped their record up to 14-11. As for Mira Mesa, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 14 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-17 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Patrick Henry will square off against Cathedral Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Cathedral Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Mira Mesa, they will head out on the road to face off against Academy of Our Lady of Peace at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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