For the second straight game, Shasta will face off against Chico. The Wolves will be playing at home against the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Shasta has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with five straight losses, while Chico will come in with three straight victories.
On Wednesday, Shasta came up short against Chico and fell 5-2.
For Chico's part, Tanner Horn was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave Horn a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaxxon Tweedt, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Guiseppe Bianchi, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Chico hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive games.
Chico's win bumped their record up to 16-7. As for Shasta, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Shasta has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Chico struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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