Mountain View only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-point they dealt Los Altos on Friday. The Mountain View Spartans put the hurt on the Los Altos Eagles with a sharp 9-3 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Mountain View also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Allison Marcelino spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Callie Lentz was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Mikayla` Kim, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
On Los Altos' side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Sophia Asar gave up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs on 12 hits.
On the hitting side, Katie Skaggs made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases. Lily Whiting was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Mountain View has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. As for Los Altos, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mountain View will take on Los Gatos at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Los Altos, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Milpitas at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Milpitas has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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