This recap covers a North Bay high school baseball matchup that had Marin County fans buzzing. Willits took down Tomales 6-2, notching their fourth straight win and giving pitching ace Corey Rockey another highlight reel night.
Mendocino County’s Willits grabbed the victory, but Marin readers know these cross-county rivalries light up spring evenings from San Rafael to Novato and out toward Point Reyes Station. The game had dominant pitching, some clutch hitting, and a clear message: Willits is climbing the standings, while Tomales tries to snap out of a brief slump.
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Willits Cruises to 6-2 Victory Over Tomales
Fans from Mill Valley to San Anselmo watched as Willits jumped ahead early and never really let Tomales threaten a comeback. The final score told the story—five tough innings from Rockey on the mound, plus a balanced offense that kept Tomales scrambling late.
This win pushed Willits to an 8-6 record. Tomales dropped to 12-5, watching their five-game win streak end in front of a crowd that included plenty of rival supporters from Corte Madera and Fairfax.
Pequiring Pitching Brilliance: Rockey’s 11 K’s and Kirby’s Shutdown Relief
Corey Rockey took over on the mound, striking out 11 batters in five innings. He allowed just one hit and two earned runs, mixing control and velocity to frustrate Tomales all night.
Jakoby Kirby followed with two scoreless innings in relief, holding the Hilltoppers hitless and locking down the win after Willits built their lead. Coaches across Marin County will probably be talking about this pitching combo as they plan for the rest of the spring.
At the Plate: Willits’ Multi-Triple Night Lifts the Offense
Willits didn’t just win—they did it with a lively attack at the plate. Tomales couldn’t slow them down, and Willits hit .385 as a team, their third straight game above that mark.
Locals in Fairfax and Larkspur are starting to whisper about a late-season surge. The offense just keeps rolling.
Rockey led the way at the plate too, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI. It was his first triple of the season, adding to his big night on the mound.
Ian Hughes went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBIs, and a run. Willits isn’t leaning on just one guy—the lineup’s got plenty of threats. Jayden Schlegel chipped in with a 2-for-4 night, a triple, a run, and an RBI, stretching the Braves’ lead as fans from Novato to San Rafael watched the left side of the field with hope.
- Corey Rockey: 11 strikeouts in five innings, one hit, two earned runs
- Jakoby Kirby: two scoreless innings, no hits allowed
- Rockey: 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI
- Ian Hughes: 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBIs, and a run
- Jayden Schlegel: 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI
- Team batting: Willits at .385 for the game
- Team status: Willits moves to 8-6; Tomales drops to 12-5
Impact on the Standings and the North Bay Narrative
For Marin County fans, this game adds another chapter to the springtime rivalries that stretch from the hills above Fairfax to the coast along Tomales Bay. Willits picked up momentum at just the right time, while Tomales needs to regroup after their five-game streak snapped.
The North Bay spotlight stays on teams traveling between the fields of Corte Madera and the rugged areas near Point Reyes Station. These results are bound to show up in future power rankings and postseason chatter.
Upcoming Schedule: Tomales Takes on Sonoma Academy
Tomales has a tough assignment coming up. They’ll face Sonoma Academy on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
Sonoma Academy averages 9.9 runs per game. That’s going to test Tomales’ resiliency, no doubt about it.
Local boosters in Ross and San Anselmo are already eyeing this matchup. They’re hoping for a bounce-back that restores some faith in the Marin County–rooted baseball scene, which stretches from Mill Valley to Point Reyes Station.
Spring sports are still unfolding all over Marin. There’s more to come—updates from the field, a closer look at Willits’ rise, and Tomales’ ongoing fight to stay competitive.
Expect postgame takes, player spotlights, and more game day previews from Santa Rosa Road to the lanes of Downtown San Rafael. It’s shaping up to be an interesting season.
Here is the source article for this story: Baseball Recap: Willits Beats Tomales for Their Fourth Straight Win
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