Tuesday just wasn't the day for Novato's offense. They lost 9-0 to the San Marin Mustangs on Tuesday. Novato just can't catch a break and has now endured four losses in a row.
Novato got a good showing from Dari Liuzzi, who tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On San Marin's side, Sean McGrath was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. McGrath has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. McGrath was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other pitching news, Tanner O'Keefe looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Anthony Scheppler and Cole Chamberlain did most of the damage at the plate: Scheppler went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Chamberlain scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Daniel Rolovich, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Novato's defeat dropped their record down to 14-11. As for San Marin, the victory (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 18-7.
As of now, neither Novato nor San Marin have any future games scheduled.
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