Menlo-Atherton and Sacred Heart Prep are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2016, but likely not for long. The Menlo-Atherton Bears will head out on the road to challenge the Sacred Heart Prep Gators at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Menlo-Atherton will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
In what's become a running theme this season, Menlo-Atherton gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-2 margin over Sacred Heart Prep. While fans of Menlo-Atherton might be used to big wins, the nine-run margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Thomas Scott looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Rowan Kelly, who scored a run while going 4-for-5. Ronan Cutright was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Menlo-Atherton is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. As for Sacred Heart Prep, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Menlo-Atherton has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Sacred Heart Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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