Red Bluff and Shasta are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2022, but likely not for long. The Spartans will be playing at home against the Wolves at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Red Bluff will be strutting in after a win while Shasta will be coming in after a defeat.
Red Bluff headed into their last contest having not scored more than two runs for three straight, but Enterprise let them put that streak behind them. The Spartans came out on top against the Hornets by a score of 10-5 on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Spartans as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Natalie Newport
| 05/06/25 @ Enterprise | 5 |
| 05/05/25 @ Foothill | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Shasta | 1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Pleasant Valley | 1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Enterprise | 5 |
Natalie Newport and Mattison Kwarta made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Newport pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Meanwhile, Kwarta tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Newport posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April. At bat, Newport went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Kwarta got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Serenity Miranda was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Those hits marked the first that she has got this season. Natalee Ross was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Shasta's offense. They came up short against Foothill on Tuesday, falling 15-0. The Wolves just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Shasta's defeat dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Red Bluff, their win bumped their record up to 10-11-1.
Shasta's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Friday. Red Bluff has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Shasta, though, as they've been averaging only 2.6 strikeouts. Will Red Bluff keep running through batters, or will the Wolves buck the trend?
Red Bluff couldn't quite get it done against Shasta when the teams last played two weeks ago as they fell 8-3. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
