For the second straight game, Redwood Christian will face off against Head-Royce. The Eagles will welcome the Jayhawks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Redwood Christian has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Redwood Christian lost 20-1 to Head-Royce on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Eagles have suffered against the Jayhawks since March 22, 2022.
For Head-Royce's part, Judah Forst made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Forst a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning two RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Kaden Choi was incredible, going 4-for-5 with ten RBI, four runs, and two triples. Those ten RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Evan Friedman, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs.
Head-Royce kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Head-Royce's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-5. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Redwood Christian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-10-1.
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