Atherton is 1-6 against Kentucky Country Day since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Ravens will look to defend their home field against the Bearcats at 1:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Atherton lost 9-2 to Southern on Thursday.
Mason Howell
| 03/22/25 @ Trimble County | 4 |
| 03/22/25 vs Villa Madonna | 3 |
| 03/21/25 vs Fort Knox | 3 |
| 04/17/25 @ Southern | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Fern Creek | 1 |
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Mason Howell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. He has become a key player for Atherton: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-4-1 otherwise.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Kentucky Country Day was a bit more limited in their matchup on Thursday. They came up short against Walton-Verona, falling 12-2. Kentucky Country Day has struggled against Walton-Verona recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Isaac Miller put in work while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Atherton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5-1. As for Kentucky Country Day, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Atherton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. However, it's not like Kentucky Country Day struggles in that department as they've averaged .489. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Atherton couldn't quite get it done against Kentucky Country Day in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 as they fell 12-8. Can the Ravens avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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