Menlo-Atherton was the 9-0 winner over Sacred Heart Prep when they last played one another back in March of 2025, but their luck changed this time around. The M-A BEARS fell just short of the Gators by a score of 6-5 on Saturday. That's two games in a row now that the M-A BEARS have lost by just one run.
Menlo-Atherton had to settle for second despite strong performances on the mound from Wes Peterson and Max Brubacher Peterson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit, while Brubacher tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. What's more, Brubacher gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in February.
On the hitting side, Menlo-Atherton saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Owen Coupe, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Menlo-Atherton has also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season. As for Sacred Heart Prep, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-4.
Menlo-Atherton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-2 victory against Live Oak on the 30th. As for Sacred Heart Prep, they will take on Mills at 4:30 p.m. on the 7th.
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