Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Las Plumas). They were the clear victors by a 14-1 margin over the Live Oak Lions on Friday. The Thunderbirds haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Hunter George made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He is becoming a predictor of Las Plumas' success: when he allows at most three earned runs the team is 2-0-1 (and 3-6-1 when he doesn't). George was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. He also brought in an RBI, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Colsen Johnson was incredible, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2. Those runs were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ethan Gramps, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Thunderbirds
| 04/04/25 vs Live Oak | 38.1% |
| 04/01/25 @ Live Oak | 31.8% |
| 03/29/25 vs Chico | 12% |
| 03/28/25 vs Lassen | 18.2% |
| 03/28/25 vs Lassen | 33.3% |
| + 12 more games |
Las Plumas was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .381. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
Las Plumas' record now sits at 5-6-2. As for Live Oak, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-8.
Las Plumas has already played their next matchup, a 3-2 defeat against Gridley on the 8th. As for Live Oak, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 11-1 victory against Oroville on the 8th.
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