For the second straight game, Morro Bay will face off against Atascadero. The Pirates will host the Greyhounds at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Morro Bay is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Morro Bay is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Atascadero just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against the Greyhounds, falling 11-1. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Pirates, who until this contest were averaging 3.7 runs allowed.
For Atascadero's part, Damon Mitchell made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Mitchell also tossed a walk, which is notable because Atascadero is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 4-12 otherwise. Mitchell was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach Savino, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Uly Kaul was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Atascadero was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .448. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Atascadero's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-12. As for Morro Bay, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-5.
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