Prep baseball: Marin Catholic dethrones Drake in MCAL championship game
By Derek Wilson, The Marin Independent Journal, Novato, Calif. | |
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The Wildcats clinched the league championship with a 6-1 victory over
"These kids have been doing a fantastic job all season," Foppert said of his players. "There were a few bumps early on, but the guys kept on track, they stayed focused and came together. It's great that they get to experience this, especially for the seniors. I couldn't be happier for them."
As soon as the last out was recorded and the celebrations died down, Foppert was already looking ahead to the North Coast Section tournament.
"We know what to expect. I think we've already played some of the other teams that are going to NCS," Foppert said.
The Wildcats' 6-1 victory over
"At the start, it definitely felt a little too similar to the last time we played
The Wildcats loaded the bases in the bottom of the second inning, but couldn't bring the runners across home plate.
The Wildcats again put runners in scoring position in the bottom of the fourth inning, but this time they made the most of their opportunities. With an error and two walks to load the bases,
"It felt good to get that run," said Kunst, who was 2 for 3 at the plate. "It maybe took some of the weight off the team's shoulders."
Once the Wildcats did get on base, Foppert let them run free.
"I love to just turn them loose on the basepaths," Foppert said. "They push the envelope and turn up the pressure on the other team."
The Wildcats got all the insurance they needed when
Wildcats pitcher
"Martel kept battling. He's a good pitcher," Foppert said.
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