Lick-Wilmerding was the 16-0 winner over San Domenico when they last played one another back in March, but their luck changed this time around. The Lick-Wilmerding Tigers fell just short of the San Domenico Panthers by a score of 8-6 on Saturday. Lick-Wilmerding just can't catch a break and has now endured five defeats in a row.
Colby Martin put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Martin was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Martin wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Roy Martin, who scored a run and stole five bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Martin has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On San Domenico's side, Alex Tavano was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Colin Falconer was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Lick-Wilmerding's loss dropped their record down to 7-7-1. As for San Domenico, their win bumped their record up to 5-7.
Lick-Wilmerding will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against University at 4:00 p.m. University is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for San Domenico, they will head out on the road to face off against Marin Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. San Domenico and Marin Academy are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads.
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