Terra Linda extended their losing streak to 14 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 3-15 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the San Marin Mustangs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Trojans have suffered since February 27, 2024.
As for San Marin, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games.
For San Marin's part, Tanner O'Keefe tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. O'Keefe also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Mustangs are undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 6-7 otherwise.
At the plate, San Marin let Sean McGrath and Hugh Brady run wild. McGrath went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run, while Brady went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs. Those three stolen bases gave Brady a new career-high. Matthew Baldino was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Coming up, Terra Linda will look to defend their home field on Monday against Albany at 4:30 p.m. As for San Marin, they will head out on the road to take on San Rafael at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games the Bulldogs have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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