The matchup between Redding Christian and Weed on Wednesday hardly resembled the 4-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Lions put the hurt on the Cougars with a sharp 14-6 win. The Lions' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Garrett Webb made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Conner Moore
| 04/02/25 @ Weed | 6 |
| 03/07/24 vs Dunsmuir | 3 |
| 05/03/24 @ Chester | 2 |
| 03/14/24 @ Modoc | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Ferndale | 1 |
In other batting news, Conner Moore was incredible, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with one home run, six RBI, and four runs. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. Josh Price was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Redding Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory got Redding Christian back to even at 4-4. As for Weed, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-3.
Looking ahead, Redding Christian is taking a road trip to square off against Los Molinos at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Weed, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Mt. Shasta at 2:00 p.m. The Cougars are facing the Bears at the right time seeing as the Bears are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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