In a decisive Marin County high school baseball showdown, San Marin High School continued their dominance over struggling Terra Linda on Tuesday, securing a comfortable 11-2 victory.
The loss deepened Terra Linda’s woes as they extended their losing streak to 13 consecutive games. The Mustangs from San Marin celebrated their second straight win.
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This further solidified their strong season performance in the competitive North Bay baseball landscape.
San Marin Mustangs Showcase Commanding Performance
The matchup between these two Marin County rivals was decidedly one-sided, though not quite as lopsided as their previous encounter.
Terra Linda’s defeat comes as the team continues to search for answers during a challenging season that has seen them fall to a disappointing 3-14 record.
San Marin’s victory improved their season standing to a respectable 12-7, highlighting the contrasting fortunes of these Novato and San Rafael-based schools.
Standout Pitching Performance
Jaden Brown emerged as a dominant force on the mound for the Mustangs, delivering a performance that would be celebrated throughout Novato.
Brown threw three scoreless innings while giving up just three hits to the struggling Terra Linda lineup.
He recorded a career-high five strikeouts, effectively shutting down any hope of a Terra Linda rally before it could materialize.
Offensive Firepower Leads the Way
The San Marin offense, which has been drawing attention from baseball enthusiasts throughout Marin County from Mill Valley to Fairfax, continued its impressive production.
Matthew Baldino stood out with an exceptional performance at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs, and two runs scored.
This marked Baldino’s best offensive output since March.
Complementing Baldino’s power display was Chase Rawles, who put together a perfect day at the plate.
Rawles went 2-for-2, contributing two runs and a double to the Mustangs’ offensive onslaught.
Historical Context of the Rivalry
While Tuesday’s 11-2 defeat was certainly difficult for Terra Linda to swallow, it actually represented an improvement over their previous matchup with San Marin.
In April 2024, the Corte Madera and Larkspur communities watched as Terra Linda suffered a devastating 24-0 loss to these same Mustangs, highlighting just how dominant San Marin has been in this Marin County rivalry this season.
Looking Ahead: Rematch Opportunity
Fortunately for the Terra Linda squad, they won’t have to wait long for a chance at redemption. The teams are scheduled for an immediate rematch this Friday at 4:30 p.m.
This gives Terra Linda an opportunity to snap their extended losing streak. Baseball fans from Sausalito to Greenbrae are likely to be in attendance as Terra Linda seeks to reverse their fortunes against their Novato-based rivals.
For San Marin, this upcoming contest represents a chance to sweep the season series. It will further cement their status as one of Marin County’s premier baseball programs.
With momentum on their side and confidence building with each victory, the Mustangs will enter Friday’s matchup as clear favorites. As any longtime Marin County baseball observer knows, rivalries often bring unexpected outcomes.
Here is the source article for this story: Baseball Recap: Terra Linda Comes Up Short
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