Lynden Christian extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 12-6 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Nooksack Valley Pioneers. That's two games in a row now that the Lyncs have lost by exactly two runs.
As for Nooksack Valley, they moved to 5-14 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against Lynden Christian since March 13, 2019.
For Nooksack Valley's part, Evan Brown made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Brown also tossed a walk, which is notable because Nooksack Valley is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-13 otherwise. Brown was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Brown wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Landen Stauffer, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Lynden Christian is set to challenge their familiar foe Lakewood at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Nooksack Valley will square off against rival Squalicum at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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