Menlo-Atherton's found some homefield redemption this week after a tough overtime loss to Capuchino on Thursday. The Menlo-Atherton Bears had just enough and edged the Capuchino Mustangs out 4-3. This was a revenge contest for Menlo-Atherton, as the team was forced to settle for a 5-4 loss when these two played last Wednesday.
Harrison Long spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for him.
On the hitting side, Rowan Kelly was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Capuchino's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Burton, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Burton has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Anakin Manuel was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Menlo-Atherton's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-5. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs per game. As for Capuchino, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Menlo-Atherton will take on Los Altos at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last three games Menlo-Atherton has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Capuchino, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Santa Cruz at 6:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Capuchino: 3, Santa Cruz: 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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