Carlmont scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Half Moon Bay Cougars with a sharp 18-4 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Carlmont with their most commanding win of the season.
Grant Goetz looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Pano Koutoulas was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Jason Tofigh, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Half Moon Bay's side, Cody DeBeer was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Carlmont has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. As for Half Moon Bay, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Carlmont will be playing at home against King's Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Half Moon Bay, they will head out on the road to challenge Los Altos at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Los Altos is coming into the contest with three straight wins at home, so Half Moon Bay will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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