The Saint Francis Lancers will challenge the Capuchino Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last six games Saint Francis has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
If Saint Francis beats Capuchino with three runs on Thursday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. Saint Francis skirted past Menlo-Atherton 3-1. The victory continues a trend for the Lancers in their matchups with the Bears: they've now won three in a row.
Nick Chow spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits.
Jack Leeper
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At the plate, Jack Leeper was excellent, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Gino Cappellazzo, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Capuchino and Archbishop Riordan, and Archbishop Riordan kept the tradition alive. Capuchino came up short against Archbishop Riordan on Tuesday, falling 19-1.
Capuchino saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anakin Manuel, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Capuchino's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Saint Francis, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Saint Francis has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Capuchino struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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