For the second straight game, Marin Academy will face off against Stuart Hall. Marin Academy will welcome Stuart Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Marin Academy has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Marin Academy managed to slip by Stuart Hall the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Marin Academy came up short against Stuart Hall on Tuesday, falling 13-1. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
For Stuart Hall's part, Max Machle made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. That's the most strikeouts Machle has posted since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Alex Heinicke was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. He has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last 13 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Dominic Gutierrez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and two runs.
Stuart Hall always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .655. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marin Academy only posted an OBP of .368.
The win keeps Stuart Hall at an undefeated 6-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average this season. As for Marin Academy, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Marin Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .506. However, it's not like Stuart Hall struggles in that department as they've averaged .538. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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