Terra Linda is 0-4 against Sonoma Valley since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Terra Linda Trojans will head out on the road to face off against the Sonoma Valley Dragons at 7:00 p.m. Terra Linda will be strutting in after a win while Sonoma Valley will be coming in after a loss.
Terra Linda will bounce into Saturday's match after beating Branson, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Terra Linda came out on top against Branson by a score of 5-1 on Friday.
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.
At the plate, Augie Hamann was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jonah Truett, who went 3-for-5 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Sonoma Valley's offense. They fell 4-0 to Vintage on Friday. Sonoma Valley's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Terra Linda's victory ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-18. As for Sonoma Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 8-12.
Terra Linda came up short against Sonoma Valley when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 9-6. Can Terra Linda avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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