Etna is 8-2 against Modoc since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Lions will face off against the Braves at 2:00 p.m. One thing working in Etna's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last three games.
On Friday, Etna got the win against Fall River by a conclusive 15-1. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won ten contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Emmett Stacher made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Kyle Fowle
| 05/02/25 vs Fall River | 4 |
| 05/02/25 vs Fall River | 3 |
| 02/28/24 vs Oroville | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Arcata | 2 |
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In other batting news, Kyle Fowle was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Ashton Elam was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Etna hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in five consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Modoc entered their game against Mt. Shasta on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Braves fell just short of the Bears by a score of 4-3.
Etna pushed their record up to 14-6 with the victory, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games. As for Modoc, their loss dropped their record down to 14-7.
Etna took their victory against Modoc in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 18-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lions since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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