Redwood High baseball holds off late Novato rally

Redwood avenges lone loss of season, hands Novato first defeat

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:49am

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The Redwood High baseball team held on for a 6-4 victory against Novato on Friday, splitting the season series. Landon Brunk had three hits and Theo Trono had two, with both driving in two runs for Redwood. Starting pitcher Jake Post worked 6.2 innings, allowing four hits and three earned runs, before Jack Block retired the final batter with the bases loaded to preserve the win.

Why it matters

This was an important win for Redwood, as it avenged their lone loss of the season and handed Novato its first defeat. The game was a key matchup between two of the top teams in the Marin County Athletic League (MCAL).

The details

Redwood jumped out to an early lead, scoring six runs. Brunk and Trono each had two RBIs to power the offense. Post was solid on the mound, but Novato mounted a late comeback attempt, loading the bases in the final inning before Block was able to record the final out and secure the win for Redwood.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Redwood High

The Redwood High baseball team, which plays in the Marin County Athletic League (MCAL).

Novato

The Novato High baseball team, which also plays in the MCAL and entered the game with a 4-0 record.

Landon Brunk

A Redwood High player who had three hits and two RBIs in the game.

Theo Trono

A Redwood High player who had two hits and two RBIs in the game.

Jake Post

The Redwood High starting pitcher, who worked 6.2 innings and allowed four hits and three earned runs.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big win for us, especially after losing to them earlier in the season. Our guys really battled and it was great to see us hold on at the end.”

— Jack Block, Redwood High pitcher (marinij.com)

What’s next

Redwood and Novato will likely meet again later in the MCAL season, as they are two of the top teams in the league.

The takeaway

This game showcased the competitiveness of the MCAL baseball race, with Redwood and Novato battling for an early season split. The win gives Redwood confidence moving forward as they look to challenge for the league title.