Yreka was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 7-4 to the Lassen Grizzlies, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Yreka of the 8-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Lucas Day was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Day was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Skyler Mclane was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run. Gabe Gregg was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Lassen's side, they got a great performance from Donnie Jarvi as he tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Jarvi has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Connor Kirack was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Blake Tow, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Yreka's defeat dropped their record down to 4-16. As for Lassen, they pushed their record up to 16-4-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road.
While Yreka had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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