Cupertino had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-6 to make it five. They lost 17-3 to the Menlo-Atherton Bears. The Pioneers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Cupertino saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Phoenyx Delgado, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for Menlo-Atherton, they now have a winning record of 2-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the game before.
On Menlo-Atherton's side, Gracy Nava made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Nava has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, Emma Loose was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2025. Carey Maletis was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cupertino will face off against Santa Clara at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pioneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bruins have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Menlo-Atherton, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Oakland at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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