For the second straight game, Bear River will face off against Center. The Bruins will take on the Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Bear River has seven straight wins, Center has five straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Wednesday, Bear River beat Center 7-3.
Kaden Nicholls
| 03/18/26 vs Center | 4 |
| 04/15/25 vs Cordova | 2 |
| 03/19/25 @ East Nicolaus | 2 |
| 03/04/25 vs Truckee | 2 |
| 03/04/26 vs East Nicolaus | 1 |
Kaden Nicholls made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brayden Estrada, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Center's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Bear River, their record now sits at 9-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Bear River has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Center struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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