The Monte Vista Mustangs will square off against the Archie Williams Peregrine Falcons at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Monte Vista fell victim to California and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Grizzlies, falling 11-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Mustangs were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Archie Williams entered their tilt with Marin Catholic on Wednesday with two consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with three. They skirted past the Wildcats 3-1.
Paige Murphy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Archie Williams' win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Parker Conrad, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. That stolen base was Conrad's first of the season.
Archie Williams' victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Monte Vista, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Monte Vista has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Archie Williams struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6 strikeouts. 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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