Patrick Henry is 6-1 against Mira Mesa since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Patrick Henry Patriots will head out on the road to challenge the Mira Mesa Marauders at 4:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Patrick Henry scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on Valhalla with a sharp 12-2 victory. The win was just what Patrick Henry needed coming off of a 9-1 defeat in their prior game.
Zoe Rutherford and Belle Will were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Rutherford pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Will tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Rutherford has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Rutherford went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double, while Will got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Izzy Ervin was incredible, going 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of McKenna Gieger, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Mira Mesa came into Friday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 14-3 margin over Clairemont. Considering Mira Mesa's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Like Patrick Henry, Mira Mesa also got a great game from a two-way player: Alexis Esqueda. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Esqueda was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Evelyn Stabile was incredible, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4. Isabel Novak was another key contributor, scoring four runs while going 3-for-4.
Patrick Henry has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a massive bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for Mira Mesa, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-12.
Patrick Henry beat Mira Mesa 7-2 when the teams last played back in May of 2017. The rematch might be a little tougher for Patrick Henry since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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