Redding Christian hasn't had much luck against Burney recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Lions will host the Raiders at 4:00 p.m. Redding Christian has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Redding Christian is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They fell 11-6 to CORE Butte.
Miki Lane was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Dannica Corona was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Burney entered their tilt with Los Molinos on Tuesday with five consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with six. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Bulldogs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Raiders have posted since April 26, 2024.
Mia Perez was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aaliyah Perez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ayana Avelar, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
Burney's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Redding Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8-1.
Redding Christian might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Burney in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
