San Marin Falls at Home to Petaluma in Tight Game

Opening note: This Marin County baseball recap looks at San Marin’s season opener at home—a 7-5 loss to Petaluma—and breaks down standout performances, upcoming games, and what it all means for the Mustangs in a spring packed with North Bay rivalries. With San Rafael, Novato, and Larkspur on the schedule, the early results give Marin County fans a little taste of a busy season ahead. The game featured some sharp pitching from San Marin’s Jaden Brown and a multi-hit afternoon from Dylan Procopio. But Petaluma used late runs to snag the win. As the North Bay high school season unfolds, San Marin’s got a shot to bounce back against Marin Catholic. Petaluma, meanwhile, will try to keep the momentum rolling into their next matchup with Redwood. This recap draws on MaxPreps data via infoSentience.

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San Marin Falls to Petaluma in the North Bay Season Opener

In front of a home crowd in Novato, the San Marin Mustangs kicked off their season but couldn’t hold off a late Petaluma push, dropping a 7-5 decision. The loss felt like a quiet echo of last year’s May meeting, with Petaluma grabbing a bit of revenge as the Tigers started 2-0 on the season.

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San Marin pitcher Jaden Brown worked five innings, allowing five hits and giving up one earned run and one unearned run. That’s a sturdy start that kept the Mustangs in the game through much of the afternoon.

On offense, Matthew Baldino delivered a solo homer and finished 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a stolen base. Dylan Procopio added a 2-for-4 day with a run and an RBI.

San Marin sits at 0-1 to start the campaign, with Marin Catholic looming on March 3.

Key Performances on a Sun-Kissed Marin County Day

This North Bay showdown put a few players in the spotlight—guys who could shape San Marin’s fortunes in 2024. Brown’s five-inning effort gave the Mustangs a real chance to win in the early season backdrop of Marin County’s spring weather.

Baldino’s blast showed off San Marin’s power potential. Procopio’s two-hit afternoon made the top of the lineup look a little deeper than expected.

Petaluma, meanwhile, used timely hitting and fielding to stretch a late lead and hang on for the win as the game wore into the final innings.

Jaden Brown: five innings pitched, five hits allowed, one earned run, one unearned run.
Matthew Baldino: homer, 1-for-3, two runs scored, one stolen base.
Dylan Procopio: 2-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored.
Overall: Petaluma improves to 2-0; San Marin starts 0-1 as Marin County’s spring schedule starts to heat up.

Looking Ahead: Local Rivalries and the Marin County Schedule

Fans in Novato, San Rafael, and Kentfield are already circling dates on the calendar as the North Bay schedule unfolds. San Marin’s next test comes March 3 at 3:30 p.m., when the Mustangs host Marin Catholic.

This classic Marin County showdown always draws a crowd from across the Golden Gate region. Marin Catholic, based in Kentfield, has a reputation for being a tough opponent, and Saturday’s result hints that San Marin needs to tighten up its defense.

They’ll also have to get creative to score more runs in those tense games at the Pete B. Stadium complex. It’s never easy when the stakes are high and the stands are packed with local supporters.

Petaluma, riding high after a 2-0 start, will face Redwood at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Redwood High, a familiar name in the Larkspur and Ross areas, offers another North Bay challenge for Petaluma.

This squad is learning fast how to close out games in early-season baseball along the Marin/Sonoma edge. Sports fans in Marin County are in for a busy Tuesday as local teams keep pushing through a packed calendar.

Schools in Mill Valley, Sausalito, and Corte Madera all have big games coming up. It’s a lot to keep track of, but that’s just part of the fun.

Note: This article was generated by infoSentience using MaxPreps data to provide a concise recap of the San Marin vs. Petaluma opener and to highlight the upcoming North Bay schedule for Marin County readers.

Here is the source article for this story: Baseball Recap: San Marin Comes Up Short at Home Against Petaluma

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