Red Bluff had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past the Chico Panthers 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Spartans have posted since March 30th.
Bryce Owens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Mason Lyford
| 04/24/26 vs Chico | 3 |
| 03/20/26 vs Enterprise | 3 |
| 03/17/26 @ Enterprise | 2 |
| 03/05/26 vs Hamilton | 2 |
| 03/05/26 vs University Prep | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
On the hitting side, Mason Lyford was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. Red Bluff is undefeated when Lyford posts two or more runs, but 2-17 otherwise.
Red Bluff's record now sits at 7-17. As for Chico, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 13-7.
Red Bluff will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Panthers: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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