After losing to Menlo-Atherton the last time they met, Pioneer decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Pioneer Mustangs walked away with a 7-3 win over the Menlo-Atherton Bears on Saturday.
Nate Tichy made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Tichy was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Nathaniel Forbes tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Jayden Goodrich and Adam Larson did most of the damage at the plate: Goodrich got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI, while Larson scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Lucas Leese, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
On Menlo-Atherton's side, they got a good showing from Joaquin Baranchuk, who tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Rowan Kelly made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Ronan Cutright was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Menlo-Atherton was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pioneer only hit a.
Pioneer is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. As for Menlo-Atherton, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pioneer will take on Ann Sobrato at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ann Sobrato is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Pioneer will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Menlo-Atherton, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Homestead at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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