Terra Linda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 10-1 to the San Rafael Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Terra Linda of the 7-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Luca Benassini was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, Terra Linda saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alex Rambo, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Terra Linda didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as San Rafael only tossed four.
On San Rafael's side, Cruz Wexler made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Wexler was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Noah Shapiro was excellent, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and a stolen base. Floyd Greene was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Terra Linda's defeat dropped their record down to 1-21. As for San Rafael, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-16.
Terra Linda will face off against Branson at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. San Rafael does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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