The College of Marin Mariners showcased their tenacity on the baseball diamond as they swept aside the Yuba College Forty-Niners in a three-game series that left no doubt about their dominance.
Game 1: Mariners Edge Out Forty-Niners 5-4
In the series opener on April 9, 2024, the Mariners kicked off their winning streak with a narrow 5-4 victory over Yuba College. It was a hard-fought battle, but the Mariners managed to hold off their opponents with a solid offensive performance.
Key players for the Mariners included Lucas Schaefer, who blasted a home run and drove in three runs, and Matteo Mendoza, who contributed with three hits and an RBI. Pitcher Sebastian Elsner secured the win with an impressive relief performance, shutting down the Forty-Niners in the latter innings.
BATTING
2B: Matteo Mendoza
3B: Wyatt Davis (2)
HR: Lucas Schaefer
RBI: Wyatt Davis , Lucas Schaefer (3) , Matteo Mendoza
|
PITCHERS |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
SO |
HR |
|
4.0 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
|
|
Sebastian Elsner (W, 1-0) |
4.2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
|
Zach Coleman (Sv, 1) |
0.1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Totals |
9.0 |
8 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
8 |
0 |
PITCHING
Batters faced: Andrew Henderson (19) , Sebastian Elsner (17)
Game 2: Mariners Continue their Winning Ways with a 5-2 Triumph
The momentum carried into the second game on April 11, as the Mariners once again emerged victorious, this time with a 5-2 win over Yuba College. Despite a resilient effort from the Forty-Niners, the Mariners' offense proved too potent to handle.
Derek Bartram was the standout performer for the Mariners in Game 2, delivering a crucial two-run homer to help secure the win. Pitcher Jeremy Maldonado also shone, delivering a solid performance on the mound to stifle the Yuba College offense and seal the victory for the Mariners.
BATTING
2B: Matteo Bellisimo , Chris Delangis , Danil Wells
HR: Derek Bartram
RBI: Derek Bartram (2) , Danil Wells , Skylar Lenihan
FIELDING
E: Lucas Schaefer , Matteo Bellisimo
DP: Matteo Bellisimo (3) , Danil Wells (3) , Jacob Anteneh (2) , Dashiell Carson
|
PITCHERS |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
SO |
HR |
|
3.0 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
|
0.2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
3.0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
|
|
2.1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
|
|
Totals |
9.0 |
10 |
2 |
1 |
7 |
7 |
0 |
PITCHING
Batters faced: Ryan Shimabukuro (15) , Eli Fogelman (3) , Zach Fiene (13) , Jeremy Maldonado (9)
Game 3: Mariners Deliver a Commanding 15-0 Shutout
In the series finale on April 12, the Mariners saved their best for last, delivering a masterclass performance to shut out the Forty-Niners with a resounding 15-0 victory. It was a dominating display from start to finish, as the Mariners overwhelmed their opponents in every aspect of the game.
Matteo Bellisimo was the star of the show in Game 3, driving in an astonishing seven runs with a combination of power and precision hitting, including a mammoth home run. Pitcher Zach Coleman was equally impressive on the mound, tossing six scoreless innings while striking out seven batters to earn the win.
BATTING
2B: Wyatt Davis , Benny Nazario , Lucas Schaefer (3) , Matteo Bellisimo , Zach Goldenberg
HR: Matteo Bellisimo , Derek Bartram , Zach Goldenberg
RBI: Wyatt Davis (2) , Benny Nazario , Matteo Bellisimo (7) , Derek Bartram , Zach Goldenberg (2) , Danil Wells
|
PITCHERS |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
SO |
HR |
|
Zach Coleman (W, 7-2) |
6.0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
|
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
|
|
Totals |
7.0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
9 |
0 |
PITCHING
Batters faced: Zach Coleman (22) , Bruno Condit (3)
HBP: Zach Coleman
Final Thoughts
With three consecutive wins over Yuba College, the College of Marin Mariners asserted their dominance. From clutch hitting to stellar pitching, the Mariners showcased their depth and talent throughout the series, leaving their opponents struggling to keep up.
As they look ahead to future matchups, the Mariners will undoubtedly carry the confidence and momentum gained from this series.
Up Next: The Mariners will face the Los Medanos College Mustangs in a Bay Valley Conference 3-game series.