First-time starter on mound keeps score against Berkeley tight and Joseph Coupland’s HR is decisive hit.
DANVILLE — San Ramon Valley coach Justin Santich-Hughes, showing trust in the scouting report, gave the ball on Friday to a pitcher who hadn’t started all season.A pitcher who hadn’t worked more than two innings in a single outing.
Nate Simonton took care of the rest, pitching the final four frames as San Ramon Valley ousted 10th-seeded Berkeley 3-1.Up next for the Wolves is a semifinal at home on Tuesday against third-seeded Clayton Valley Charter, a 4-3 winner over James Logan on Friday. Berkeley pulled even in the fifth on William Chang’s double into the left-field corner. Leo Asfar followed with a single, putting runners at first and third for the heart of the order.With one out in the bottom of the fifth, Coupland sent a pitch sailing over the left-field fence to put the home team back in front.
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