After losing to Maria Carrillo the last time they met, Tamalpais decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Tamalpais Red Tailed Hawks came out on top against the Maria Carrillo Pumas by a score of 5-2 on Saturday.
Eli Solem was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over 4.2 innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only zero hits, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Solem wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cole Kramlich, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Tamalpais' victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-2. As for Maria Carrillo, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Red Tailed Hawks
| 03/08/25 vs Maria Carrillo | 5 |
| 03/06/25 vs Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory | 3 |
| 03/01/25 @ Casa Grande | 0 |
| 02/25/25 @ Vintage | 12 |
| 02/22/25 @ De Anza | 11 |
Tamalpais and Maria Carrillo should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. Tamalpais will challenge San Rafael at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday up 226 places (129 vs. 355). Tamalpais' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Maria Carrillo's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Similarly, Maria Carrillo (ranked 56th) will meet Sonoma Valley (ranked 602nd) at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tamalpais is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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