Mt. Shasta had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They blew past the Willows Honkers 9-1. That's more bragging rights for the Bears, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
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Hank Johnson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Johnson wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was JAXSON HEDLUND, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another was Nick Mangrum, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Willows is on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coincidentally, Mt. Shasta and Willows will both be playing Los Molinos the next time they take the field. The Bears will head out to face the Bulldogs at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, while the Honkers will play them later in the day, at 3:00 p.m.
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