A last second comeback fell just one batter short as the Mariners pulled within one run in the ninth but could not push across the tying score as shortstop Alex Davis struck out to end the game.
In Saturday’s game two, Dominic Garihan was phenomenal for the Mariners with eight strong innings, allowing just a single run in the Mariners 6-2 victory.
Chrit Rudkin delivered a yeoman’s effort in relief to earn the victory while Marin's 2-5 hitters combined for seven hits, nine RBI and seven runs scored.
The College of Marin center fielder did not let the pressure get to him, and lined a game winning single to the outfield, plating Pete Armusewicz to give Marin a 5-4 victory over visiting Laney College.
The Mariners’ offense scored in five of the first six innings to control the game. Jakob Davidson had two of Marin’s 11 hits including his first home run of the season.
Mendocino College Baseball, coached by former COM Head Coach Conor Bird, and former COM player Ryan Burke, came to town and dominated the Mariners to the tune of 9-0.
After a pair of well-pitched performances, the offenses of Napa and Marin decided to put on a show in the rubber game of the series. The two teams combined for 22 runs and 30 hits in Marin’s 14-8 win.
The Mariners took a 7-4 lead to the home half of the ninth, but a hit by pitch and three consecutive hits tied up the game. Contra Costa scored the winning run in the tenth on a two out single to set off home celebrations.