Menlo-Atherton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 23-1 margin over the Jefferson Grizzlies. Menlo-Atherton might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven contests by ten runs or more this season.
Gracelyn Nava made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Nava was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lea Martinez, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. Juliana Pandolfo was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
The win got Menlo-Atherton back to even at 9-9. As for Jefferson, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-10.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Half Moon Bay the next time they take the field. Menlo-Atherton will head out to face Half Moon Bay at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Jefferson will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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