The High Tech Mesa Thunder are taking a road trip to face off against the Pacific Ridge Firebirds at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games High Tech Mesa has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Monday, it was close, but High Tech Mesa sidestepped Liberty Charter for a 10-8 victory. That's two games straight that the Thunder have won by exactly two runs.
Rocco D'Esti made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. D'Esti was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
KJ Allen
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on KJ Allen, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Allen is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Henry Kristofferson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
High Tech Mesa was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .375 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Pacific Ridge had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 16-3 to Coastal Academy on Tuesday.
Michael Fredericks made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
High Tech Mesa's record is now 3-0. As for Pacific Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
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