For the second straight game, University will face off against Marin Academy. The Red Devils will head out on the road to take on the Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. University is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
University's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Marin Academy as they made off with a 17-0 victory. Winning may never get old, but the Red Devils sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Matthew Foley
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Matthew Foley made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He is becoming a predictor of University's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is 7-2 (and 5-6 when he doesn't). Foley was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Xander Nagle and Jett Messenger did most of the damage at the plate: Nagle got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Messenger went 1-for-2 with one home run and two runs. University is 7-1 when Messenger posts two or more runs, but 5-7 otherwise. Mattie Grisso was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
University kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marin Academy only managed one.
Marin Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for University, their record now sits at 12-8.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. University has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. However, it's not like Marin Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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