Atascadero proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by ten) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Morro Bay Pirates, sneaking past 6-4. The Greyhounds haven't had any issues with the Pirates recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Weston Witt looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
Damon Mitchell
| 05/01/25 @ Morro Bay | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Morro Bay | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Paso Robles | 2 |
| 04/16/25 vs Dos Pueblos | 1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Garfield | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
On the hitting side, Damon Mitchell was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Atascadero's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 9-12 when he doesn't). Uly Kaul was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
The victory got Atascadero back to even at 12-12. As for Morro Bay, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Atascadero will head out to square off against Paso Robles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Morro Bay, they will venture away from home to take on Nipomo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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