Baseball Recap: Terra Linda Trojans vs. Branson Bulls
Terra Linda came into Friday's contest having lost 26 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Branson Bulls by a score of 5-1 on Friday. This was a revenge match for Terra Linda, as the team was forced to settle for a 6-1 loss when these two played last Tuesday.
Thomas Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Augie Hamann was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonah Truett, who went 3-for-5 with two RBI.
Terra Linda's win ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-18. As for Branson, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-14.
Terra Linda will head out on the road to square off against Sonoma Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Sonoma Valley is coming into the game with four straight losses at home, meaning Terra Linda will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Branson will take on University at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. University is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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