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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