Baseball Recap: Make It Nine in a Row for Plumas Charter

Warriors

Previous Games

04/24/25 vs Portola	6-4
04/22/25 @ Dunsmuir	16-0
04/22/25 @ Dunsmuir	21-1
04/21/25 vs Burney	16-2
04/10/25 @ Tulelake	31-4
+ 4 more games

Plumas Charter had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.6 runs) and they went ahead and made it nine on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Portola Tigers 6-4. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-2 on April 8th.

Jhett Neer was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. He also scored two runs, which is notable because Plumas Charter is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-7 otherwise.

Neer wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dalton Bentz, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Plumas Charter is undefeated when Bentz posts two or more runs, but 4-7 otherwise. Another was Owen Joseph, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.

Plumas Charter pushed their record up to 12-7 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of four runs across that stretch. As for Portola, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.

Plumas Charter will venture away from home to face off against Chester at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Volcanoes have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Portola, they will welcome Quincy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.