Tamalpais can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Novato Hornets and snuck past 4-3. This was a revenge game for Tamalpais, as the team was forced to settle for a 6-2 loss when these two played last Tuesday.
Hank Ballard looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Tamalpais saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Simon, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
On Novato's side, J P Harmon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Novato saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gio Castaing, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base.
The win got Tamalpais back to even at 5-5. As for Novato, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.
Tamalpais didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-2 victory vs. Branson on the 19th. Novato has also already played their next match, a 4-1 win against San Rafael on the 19th.
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