There's no place like home for Red Bluff, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They came out on top against the Shasta Wolves by a score of 8-5 on Friday. This was a revenge match for Red Bluff, as the team was forced to settle for a 5-4 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
Ever Aaron Ovalle tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Bryce Owens, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Mason Lyford was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Shasta's side, Shakespeare Taylor was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ty Jones, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Red Bluff is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. As for Shasta, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-12-1.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Foothill the next time they take the field. Red Bluff will head out to face Foothill at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Shasta will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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