Foothill and Red Bluff squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Foothill had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Spartans by a score of 2-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the Spartans: they've now lost seven in a row.
Kayden Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Foothill saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cander Pursell, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Foothill's loss dropped their record down to 11-15. As for Red Bluff, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-11 record this season.
Foothill and Red Bluff are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Cougars will square off against Pleasant Valley at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. As for Red Bluff, they will take on Chico at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight.
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