For the first time this season, Shasta will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will face off against the Foothill Cougars at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Shasta's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Foothill's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Shasta is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest defeat since April 11, 2025 on Friday. They lost 9-0 to Amador Valley. The game marked the first time this season in which the Wolves were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Foothill put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 10-9 W against Las Plumas. While the Cougars didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Cander Pursell was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Tyce Tenney was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs.
Foothill's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Shasta, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Shasta skirted past Foothill 2-1 in their previous meeting back in March of 2025. Will the Wolves repeat their success, or do the Cougars have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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