Menlo-Atherton came tearing into Tuesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Half Moon Bay Cougars. That's more bragging rights for Menlo-Atherton, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Dani Koo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Koo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Koo was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carey Maletis, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Gracelyn Nava was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Half Moon Bay's side, Miranda Sarabia made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Modena, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Menlo-Atherton's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-9. As for Half Moon Bay, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Menlo-Atherton will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against El Camino at 4:00 p.m. El Camino is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Half Moon Bay, they will head out on the road to challenge Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Half Moon Bay is facing Jefferson at the right time seeing as Jefferson is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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