Capuchino was the 5-4 winner over Menlo-Atherton when they last played one another last Wednesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Capuchino Mustangs fell just short of the Menlo-Atherton Bears by a score of 4-3 on Thursday.
Capuchino 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. Another player making a difference was Anakin Manuel, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
On Menlo-Atherton's side, 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.
At the plate, Rowan Kelly was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Capuchino has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-5 record this season. As for Menlo-Atherton, they pushed their record up to 8-5 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Capuchino will take on Santa Cruz at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Capuchino's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Santa Cruz's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Menlo-Atherton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Los Altos at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Los Altos will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Menlo-Atherton surely won't give up without a fight.
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