While Shasta couldn't quite beat Chico in Tuesday's second game, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 15-point loss they were dealt in Tuesday's first game. The Shasta Wolves fell just short of the Chico Panthers by a score of 6-4. Shasta has struggled against Chico recently, as their match in Tuesday's second game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Ty Jones made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run.
On Chico's side, Jaden Neugebauer made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Neugebauer has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Neugebauer was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jorden Neugebauer, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Shasta's defeat dropped their record down to 9-6-1. As for Chico, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5-1.
While Shasta 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 Friday.
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