Thursday just wasn't the day for Marin Academy's offense. They lost 10-0 to the University Red Devils on Thursday. Marin Academy's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
For University's part, Jett Messenger was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Messenger has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Messenger was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other pitching news, Tate Gebhart looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Alexander Coleman and Will Sugar did most of the damage at the plate: Coleman went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run, while Sugar scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Nick Martin was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Marin Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for University, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a massive bump to their 14-6 record this season.
Marin Academy will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Urban at 2:30 p.m. Urban has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.38 runs per game on average), something Marin Academy will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for University, they will head out on the road to face off against Branson at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. University is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
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